Filter by

Learning History through Art – Conquest of Kanchi & a Glass of Milk

In this painting from Odisha, Jagannath & Balabhadra are on a journey and are offered a drink of milk by milkmaid Manika. The History and Her Story: One of the … Continue reading

The post Learning History through Art – Conquest of Kanchi & a Glass of Milk appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

18th Century Transport!

Painting of 18th century transport:   Offered by Tremont Auction House. Sold for US$1300 (2016)     jm March 2016  

The post 18th Century Transport! appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

A Romance Unfolds through Art

  A love story in an old Bracelet from Qajar Persia. Miniature Paintings on Bone some Gold illuminated, others, copper illuminated!!! Very pretty, very detailed paintings. The story is told … Continue reading

The post A Romance Unfolds through Art appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

Across the Universe – A Bridge to the Other World

Each of us has wondered at some time or another about what happens when we die. Too many questions that have no answers. And then along come the religious bosses … Continue reading

The post Across the Universe – A Bridge to the Other World appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

Thai Paintings – Mediums of Mythology

  Art of art’s sake is the rage of the day! Paintings of red dots on orange backgrounds fetch 6 figure prices and no one really seems to know why! … Continue reading

The post Thai Paintings – Mediums of Mythology appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

Jatripatti – Antique Traditional Paintings of Puri, Odisha

This style of painting that has a subject focus of the temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri, India, is now extinct unfortunately. Hindus have four important pilgrimage spots -known as … Continue reading

The post Jatripatti – Antique Traditional Paintings of Puri, Odisha appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum – Paintings

Paintings are all two-dimensional and we view them in the plane that is perpendicular to the plane in which both our eyes lie. So if a painting is mounted on … Continue reading

The post Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum – Paintings appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

Salar Jung Museum – Indian Miniature Painting Collection

The best places to train the eye in any category of art or antiques, are museums and reputed dealers. In a single location a diverse set is viewable. In most … Continue reading

The post Salar Jung Museum – Indian Miniature Painting Collection appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

Puri Pattachitra – Art from the Past – Addendum

The Puri Pattachitra has delighted me once again! Presenting another work of art from Orissa, depicting the Jagannath temple of Puri. The pictures – taken on my iphone in a … Continue reading

The post Puri Pattachitra – Art from the Past – Addendum appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

An evening of learning with a Guru : Shri Jagdish Mittal

A few years ago, when I acquired some old paintings that I knew nothing about but loved enough to acquire, I was directed to speak with Shri Jagdish Mittal from … Continue reading

The post An evening of learning with a Guru : Shri Jagdish Mittal appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.