Found 20 Articles for Arts & Crafts

Both, Wordsworth and Coleridge were famous poets of their time, but both received praise for their own distinct writing styles.ColeridgeSamuel Taylor Coleridge is a popular name among Romantic poets who were influenced by the French Revolution. He was a leader of the British Romantic movement and was born on October 21, 1772, in Devonshire, England.Features of Coleridge’s PoetryTreatment of the Supernatural: He treats the supernatural in such a manner that it becomes convincing and at the same time, in some sense, a criticism of life.Suspension of Disbelief: The way in which Coleridge has achieved the willing suspension of disbelief has ... Read More

Victorian age is known as the richest age of English Literature. There was a rise in so many writings in terms of prose, fiction, and poetry. Out of the famous novelists, the contribution of Thomas Hardy and Charles Dickens cannot be overlooked.Thomas HardyBorn in Higher Bockhampton, Dorset, England on June 2, 1840, Thomas Hardy was a pessimistic critic and a novelist. His inclination towards the countryside and life of Vessex was reflected in his works.The man-nature relationship remains very indifferent to the man of his writings.In fact, Hardy's tragic vision is a part of his pessimism.The role of fate is ... Read More

Origami means the art of making a shape by folding the paper. Ori means folding while Kami means Paper. This art leaves a flat square sheet of paper in a form of defined art piece through folding and sculpting techniques. Origami, though originated in Japan, was loved and adopted all over the world.How Do They Do It?This paper art is done just by folding paper in various shapes and sizes, according to the structure to be made. They do these origamis only by folding paper while cutting and glueing are not at all allowed. Of all the shapes of Origamis, ... Read More

The popularly known Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet and playwright whose full name was Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde. His parents were Anglo-Irish intellectuals and Wilde has eventually proved himself as an outstanding classicist. Wilde wrote nine plays, all in between 1879 and 1894. Of all his plays, “The importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People” is a symbol of the height of his fame and success, which people still like to watch.The famous comedy plays written by Oscar Wilde which got a huge fan base areThe importance of Being EarnestLady Windermere’s FanA Woman of No ... Read More

When I was a school going girl, my father used to take me to a lot of educational trips whenever possible. These trips ended up being to some museum or zoo and likewise.I remember being instructed by my father specifically before entering that place, some of which have helped me in the growth of my intellect too.Carry A NotebookLearning is an ongoing process. No matter how old we become, there is always a scope for improvement and advancement in one's preconceived knowledge. Thus, one should carry a notebook or a scribbling pad when paying a visit to a museum, as ... Read More

There's hardly any music lover who has not heard of the music maestro A.R. Rahman and his compositions. In his classic numbers in the movies like "Roza" or "Dil Se" and rock music-driven themes like in "Rockstar" he has proved his mettle in music time and again. As we still hum his numbers like the quintessential "Humma Humma", this is why I feel the musical sensation makes him a class apart from the rest.His Choice of Singers Is UnconventionalIf you have noticed, the singers he chooses are barely singing with any other music composer? Is it because they are not ... Read More

This weekend’s Academy Awards celebrated on 4th March 2018, have experienced something amazing which was only possible for NASA. Yes, you read it right. The Oscar trophies which are handed to the best in their field people (the Movie Industry) are coated in Gold which is used in telescopes that can get you a glimpse of far-away galaxies.Gold is a good reflector of Infrared wavelengths of light, with the help of which, celestial objects from far away can be detected. The best part about gold coating is that it won’t oxidize (tarnish), Goddard space flight centre physicist Jim Tuttle said. ... Read More

Dance has flourished a form of performing art for many centuries to promote learning as well as providing entertainment. Dance serves a no. of benefits to the people who are habitual to practicing and performing it. Here are some key points to be noted for the people who dance a lot:Preserve It As An Art FormFor some people, classical dance and its performance is a medium of promoting it among the people. It is a way to protect the dying heritage in the country. Hence, various dance forms like Kuchipudi, Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Mohiniattam, etc. performed by dancers as a way ... Read More

Pablo Picasso was a famous Spanish sculptor, painter, poet, and playwright, and spent most of his life in France. He was born in 1881 and was active till 1973. He is regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.One of his most famous and controversial painting - Les demoiselles d'avignon (1907).Picasso had an extraordinary talent for painting in a naturalistic manner. He has experimented with different theories and techniques. He has achieved universal renown and immense fortune for his revolutionary artistic accomplishments and became one of the best-known figures in 20th-century art.His 'Les femmes d'Alger' has ... Read More

The Falling ManWhen we recall 9/11, images of planes, towers, and the biggest collapse in the history flash in our minds. However, this image is different. Clicked by Richard Drew, this horrifying image was captured during the 9/11 attacks in 2001. The image seems to be a distinct escape of a man from the crumbling tower and becomes a symbol of individuality having a backdrop of faceless skyscrapers. Hundreds of people died in the tragic incident, but the Falling Man is one of the only widely seen pictures that shows someone is dying. It’s a very moving click as the man ... Read More