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From Stone to Screen: A Look at Calligraphy Tools Throughout the Ages

Collage from an illustrated manuscript of Padmavat from c. 1750 CE and a painting of Princess Padmavati ca. 1765 Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris Source Credits :Scroll.in The art of calligraphy has played a significant role in the development of human civilization, especially in communication, religion, and art. The history of calligraphy...
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From Monks to Maharajas- The journey of Manuscript Gilding to Tanjore Painting

Collage from an illustrated manuscript of Padmavat from c. 1750 CE and a painting of Princess Padmavati ca. 1765 Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris Source Credits :Scroll.in Manuscript gilding and Tanjore painting are two art forms that have been around for centuries. While they share some similarities, they also have distinct differences. Today, let’s...
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From Stone to Screen: A Look at Calligraphy Tools Throughout the Ages

Collage from an illustrated manuscript of Padmavat from c. 1750 CE and a painting of Princess Padmavati ca. 1765 Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris Source Credits :Scroll.in The art of calligraphy has played a significant role in the development of human civilization, especially in communication, religion, and art. The history of calligraphy...
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From Monks to Maharajas- The journey of Manuscript Gilding to Tanjore Painting

Collage from an illustrated manuscript of Padmavat from c. 1750 CE and a painting of Princess Padmavati ca. 1765 Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris Source Credits :Scroll.in Manuscript gilding and Tanjore painting are two art forms that have been around for centuries. While they share some similarities, they also have distinct differences. Today, let’s...
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Collage from an illustrated manuscript of Padmavat from c. 1750 CE and a painting of Princess Padmavati ca. 1765 Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris. Source Credits :Scroll.in

The Fine Art of Manuscript Gilding in India: A Closer Look

Collage from an illustrated manuscript of Padmavat from c. 1750 CE and a painting of Princess Padmavati ca. 1765 Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris Source Credits :Scroll.in The History of manuscript gilding in India dates back to the 4th century CE, during the Gupta period. This technique initially involved hammering thin sheets...
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