Remnants of art in stone in India …..
Art in Stone
Art in Stone
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Art Expressions on a Wall
While walking through rural homes of the local tribe in Poshina, came across art expressions on a wall – probably by children. Interesting incorporation of drawings around a hole in the wall.
Art Expressions on a Wall
Ancient Art in Poshina
Remnants of ancient art sculpture in Poshina including colorful stonework
Ancient Art in Poshina
Nataraja
Nataraja is a depiction of the Hindu god Shiva as the divine dancer. The sculpture is symbolic of Shiva as the lord of dance and dramatic arts, with its style and proportions made according to Hindu texts on arts.
The dwarf (not a baby) under Nataraja’s feet is Apasmāra, which represents ‘tamas’; ignorance and nonsensical speech. Since then Lord Shiva is also known as ‘Hara’, which means destroyer of ‘Tamas’.
A statue of Nataraja at Shilparamam, Hyderabad …..
Nataraja
Creating Art in Stone
A sculpture garden at Shilparamam, Hyderabad displays amazing art carvings in stone
Creating Art in Stone
A Picture in Stone
Colorful Wagon Wheel
Even a retired wagon wheel is transformed into a work of art at Shilparamam, Hyderabad
Colorful Wagon Wheel
A Water Fountain Like No Other
A unique water fountain made of a clay pot shows the varied nature of handicrafts at Shilparamam, Hyderabad. Even the spill basin is decorated with an artful design.
A Water Fountain Like No Other
Cute Cottages as Offices
Shilparamam in Hyderabad, India is a village for arts and handicrafts, so it would be appropriate to also have cute, painted cottages serve as offices!
Cottage as an Office
An Unusual Office
Quartet of Colorful Garments
Shilparamam in Hyderabad houses arts galleries that showcase unique artifacts made by artisans across India, including handmade garments.
Quartet of Colorful Clothes
Artsy Umbrellas
Even umbrellas become works of art at Shilparamam, Hyderabad. Doubt if they would be used as rain protection!
Artsy Umbrellas
Feathers of Varied Colors
Turning ordinary feathers into vibrant works of art at Shilparamam – an arts and crafts village in Hyderabad, India
Feathers of Varied Colors
Colorful Art
Colorful paintings and artwork at Shilparamam, Hyderabad
Colorful Art
Shilparamam Hyderabad
Shilparamam is an arts and crafts village located in Hyderabad, India. The village was conceived with an idea to create an environment for the preservation of traditional crafts.
A statue of Ganesha, flanked by two clay elephants, welcomes visitors to Shilparamam.
A Welcome from Ganesha
The Road Untraveled at Salisbury Cathedral
The Road Untraveled, an art sculpture by Diane Maclean in the grounds of Salisbury Cathedral, England
The Road Untraveled at Salisbury Cathedral
Modern Architecture in Charlotte
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a 36,500-square-foot museum space dedicated to the exhibition of mid-20th-century modern art. The architecture of the museum is modern too and stands out midst other buildings in uptown Charlotte.
Modern Architectural Lines
A Framed View
Charlotte – Reflections of a Different Kind
Very unusual reflections on the building in Charlotte, almost like modern art!
Charlotte – Reflections of a Different Kind
Charlotte – Metalmorphosis Face Reflections
Metalmorphosis, in Charlotte, is a modern art piece by artist David Cerny featuring a huge head in the center of a circular fountain. The polished steel surface acts as a mirror reflecting North Carolina’s blue sky and clouds.
Charlotte – Metalmorphosis Face Reflections
Charlotte – Il Grande Disco
Il Grande Disco (also known as The Grand Disc) is a round coin-shaped piece of art that sits at Bank of America Plaza in Uptown Charlotte. The piece is a large, bronze wheel with dark edges and designs etched throughout both sides. The piece has a futuristic, foreign feel and almost seems to be ripping apart at its seams. This piece was created specifically for the space by Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, Il Grande Disco and was installed in 1974.
There are five more “Il Grande Disco” sculptures throughout the world, all with similar design and all installed in around the same time frame.
Charlotte – Il Grande Disco
Charlotte – Colorful Ride on the LYNX
The Lynx Blue Line is a light rail line in Charlotte, North Carolina. Riders are treated to art at some stations and colorful buildings on the routes.
Charlotte – A Colorful Train Ride
Charlotte – Art at the Train Station
Charlotte – Firebird Sculpture
Affectionately known as “Disco Chicken” by area residents, the shimmering Firebird sculpture was installed in 2009, and stands at the entrance of the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte, North Carolina. The statue stands over 17 feet tall and weighs over 1,400 pounds. The entire statue is covered from top to bottom in over 7,500 pieces of mirrored and colored glass. The piece was created in 1991 by French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle.
Charlotte – Firebird Sculpture