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World Calligraphy Day: Art by Mughal Artist

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | Karl Cole

As a person who was taught cursive writing in grade school, and who everyday writes in cursive to present my blogs, articles, and art historical content, I can vouch that I am a full-on calligraphy Lo ...

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Survey No. 3: Middle Ages

Monday, November 24, 2014 | Karl Cole

I’m not quite sure when the historical/art historical/cultural/religious term “Medieval” (the confluence of the Latin “medius,” middle, and “aevum,” age) came ...

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Importance of Portraits III: Mughal Dynasty

Monday, September 13, 2010 | Karl Cole

Mughal art, the art produced in the Islamic empire in India, is fascinating because of its blending of artistic traditions from other Muslim lands, indigenous Indian art, and western European influenc ...

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