Terra cotta Art

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Terracotta Art has attracted the mankind from the time immemorial. Be it the household or child's play cart it dominated the human society impressively. A school of thought treated it to be the poorman's art but it was patronised in fact by the higher strata of society as well, While with the poor it was like the lifeline who used it for cooking and other domestic purposes besides making the toys for their children and more often than not as the deities for adoration, the most popular among them being the Mother Goddess. Such figurines have been found in abundance in the pre-historic sites of Harappa and Mohenjodaro and they continued during the historical period as well. Gradually the number of deities in Terracotta Art went on increasing and the sites like Bhumra, Ahichchhatra, Rajghat, Mathura etc. of the historical period produced a large number of deities. Interestingly the types of such deities in the earlier period was restricted to only a few deities like Siva. Mother Goddess, the sun or some composite forms but reaching the historical period their number was multiplied. Even those figures of the historical period which included the goddesses like MahisasuramardinI, Sarasvatl, Durga and others started attracting the provisions of the Silp-Sastras in making of the terracotta figurines. Though there had been a number of books on Terracotta Art in India but a work exclusively dealing with the Indian deities represented in Terracotta Art are not quite common. In the present book an effort has been made to project the deities so commonly found from the earliest times in the Indian Terracotta Art, and it is hoped that the readers will find it interesting.

Mathura Art holds a special place in the Indian History for its unique pattern evolved in the 1st to 5th century AD. The sculptural masterpieces excavated here reflect the Indian art from early times to the medieval period. The golden period of the art of Mathura was when the Kushan and Gupta kings were ruling. The Kushans, who were great supporters of art, ruled over a vast empire in North India from 1 to 175 AD. Two schools of sculptural art evolved during this period, namely the Gandhara and Mathura. These are two of the most renowned art schools all over the world. Although these school of art portrayed Indian compositions. The Gandhara School was based on Greco-Roman rules of art in the true sense. The Gandhara School of art combined foreign techniques of art with Indian ideas. On the other hand Mathura School of Art was absolutely Indian. Till date it maintains its traditionalism.

The Mathura School of Art is actually noted worldwide for its vitality and compromising character in Indian themes. The zeal of Brahmanism, Jainism and Buddhism is very well noted in the paintings of Mathura School of Art. The Mathura Schools of Art reached its height of success during the Kushan Period. The most famous creation of this period is the humanlike image of the Buddha who was newly represented by certain symbols. The artists of Mathura Art were pioneers who created some priceless paintings and sculptures. Images of Jain Tirthankars and Hindu deities were also created by these marvelous artists in Mathura. Some specimens are still preserved in the famous museums at Lucknow, Allahabad, Varanasi, and Mathura. Of these the temple at Bhitar-gaon, conceived from top to bottom in terms of terracotta and brick, is particularly worth mentioning. It is beautiful with several Courses of well-preserved friezes and moulded bricks with designs exceedingly varied and beautiful. The temple has a pyramidal roof and its walls were decorated on the outside with terracotta panels, depicting scenes from Hindu mythology.

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The Spirit of the Autum n/ Winter 2009/2010 Season saturating ,rebounding ,interpreting to revive a combative confidence and creative boldness fearlessly experimenting flaunting fantasy without guilt linking technology and an environmental conscience setting differences ablaze drawing on fabric and color as generators of energy strengthening the positive tensions within the fashion whirlwind to thrust ourselves into the future and radiate with optimism

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Imagine the soothing silver-green of prairie grassland. Or the deep shimmering blue of an ocean bay. Colors evoking calm and a sense of connection to nature will be on the leading edge of home design this year. Experts say the influence of nature on the latest colors and styles is an attempt to counterbalance the strong effect of technology in our everyday lives. "There is a strong desire to balance the sensory overload from technology with the need for human sensory experience," says Todd Imholte, president of Environmental Graphics.

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2009 Home Decor Color Trends

This season of Home Decor trends is taking a more ecofriendly look with more earthy elements. We are also seeing a cultural fusion taking place in the pattern movement with emphasis on a more eclectic style. With the current economy situation and the movement towards echo-friendly we are seeing the future in home decor colors to use neutrals along with calming colors such as blues and grays to cool tones of blue-purple. The trend also includes colors that have a calmer feel such as golden greens, citrons and other earth tones.

ARTISTIC LOVE: Desire and appreciation for artisan pieces and oneof-a kind decor and furniture-propelled by the rejection of impersonal, mass produced objects. Hand painted wall covering Neptune collection (Sondra Alexander), Black and Iris glass tubes (Tsunami Glassworks), and mixed media artwork from artist Panther Staton (321-604-0600).

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Delhi being the capital of the city and also because of its location attracts people from all over the world and also its own people. Where to shop in delhiChandni Chowk Spices, Silver, Trimmings and Tinsel, Bridal Trousseau, Brassware. Meena Bazaar Jewelery and Paintings and Furniture, Janpath - Itr (Perfumed oils), variety of Stoles and Scarves, Junk & Glass Jewellery. Delhi Haat Handlooms, Handicrafts, Stalls that Sell Products From all over India. Baba Kharak Singh Marg Fabrics, Household, Linen, Carpets, Jewellery, Handmade Paper, Furniture and Art Objects in Wood, Brass and Copper. Palika Bazaar Cheap Imported Goods, Electronic Items, Embroidered Bead Work Dresses, Handicrafts and Cheap Consumer Goods. Karol Bagh Ethnic and Modern Jewelery. Khan Market Seductive Lingerie, Sequined Bags, Leather Clutches.

Natural looks are also a rising trend in accessories this autumn. Heavy, distressed wood, shearling, burnished leathers, and other such natural materials will be heavily featured in fall home decorating this year, but none more so than fur. Fur, whether real or faux, will be a much desired design element in home decor this year, particularly in the form of decorative pillows. Modern, high quality varieties of faux fur are made with new materials such as modacrylic fibers, and are just as beautiful to the eye and luxurious to the touch - as the real thing. Decorative pillows are the accessory of choice in the coming seasons, especially when used in combination with other current elements, such as fur or leather, textural linens and metallics. Colors of choice will be vibrant young citrus shades, as well as dramatic reds and corals.

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Mathura culture occupies a distinguished place in the Indian history and culture. Mathura is an active center of Brahmanism, Buddhism and Jainism for several decades. The art, religion, festivals comprise the culture of Mathura, which is famous worldwide. The culture in Mathura has culminated with all the major aspects such as history, society, epigraphy, religion, archeology, iconography, numismatics, art and sculpture. There are some cultural traditions in Mathura like the Sanjhee, which is the colorful art of decorating the ground with flowers. Raaslila is another predominant form of Mathura culture. The Bhagwat Purana says that Shri Krishna along with the gopis danced the Raas on the river bank of the Yamuna at Vrindavan. Since then this dance is famous as Raaslila, only young Brahmin boys of 13 to 14 years of age can perform the Raaslila. The traditional folk dance of Braj is performed on the Dooj of Holi. A female dancer balances a row of lighted deepikas on her head while dancing. Usually the number of lamps ranges from 51 to108 in each performance. The Rasiya songs are the love songs of the divine couple Radha and Shri Krishna. These songs are compulsorily sung in Holi celebrations and all other festive occasions at Braj.

The Mathura culture is famous throughout India, particularly in the places, which consider Hinduism to be the main religion. Their rich tradition of folk songs are famous even in foreign lands. Mathura Festivals are famous worldwide. These festivals are celebrated by the Hindus with pomp and show all over India and with greater extravagance in Mathura. Mathura is particularly famous for Holi and Janmashtami. Festivals in Mathura are celebrated following each and every ritual ever since decades. All the festivals have particular significance in the Hindu religion. The most popular among the festivals of Mathura i is Holi. It is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Phalguna, which occurs usually on Feb-March. People throw colored powdered dye and also colored water on each other playfully. This festival is celebrated with huge applaud in Braja, Nandagram, Varsana and Dauji. Another popular festival of Mathura is Janmashtami, which is to commemorate the birth of Shri Krishna with great pomp and splendor.

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Cushion Cover measurements radius of the cushion-7 frill measures-2 materials eco friendly white leather net fabric brown cotton fabric brown foam

Batik process-this is a complete manual process and takes good time . this requires acacia gum melted into liquid which is spread over those areas where the design doesn't require any color ,then it is kept in the sun to dry .after this the leather is properly crushed so that colors can penetrate through the gum covered areas as the gum now crystallizes. now the color is applied ,dried and then the desired design appears with the color.

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Table Mat Measurements square blocks-(2X2) card board thickness- 3/4 radius- 11.5 materials eco friendly leather white jute rope adhesive

Batik process-this is a complete manual process and takes good time .This requires acacia gummelted into liquid which is spread over those areas where the design doesn't requires any color ,then it is kept in the sun to dry .after this the leather is properly crushed so that colors can penetrate through the gum covered areas as the gum now crystallizes, now the color is applied ,dried and then the desired design appears with the color. Embossing- here the motifs are embossed negatively i.e.; debased and hence giving an uplifted look .These are done with dices pressed against leather surface with heat and pressure.

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magazine and paper holder

measurements materials base- (16X8) eco friendly leather white side panels- (8X12) faux leather printed front and back wooden frame panels - (18X16X12) silk yarn wooden frame thickness- 1 adhesive Batik process-this is a complete manual process and takes good time .This requires acacia gum melted into liquid which is spread over those areas where the design doesn't requires any color ,then it is kept in the sun to dry .after this the leather is properly crushed so that colors can penetrate through the gum covered areas as the gum now crystallizes, now the color is applied ,dried and then the desired design appears with the color.

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