The 'History" behind ALMOST GODS prints: Part 1.
There is no denying that Almost Gods is currently one of the hottest names in the Indian youth culture space.
One thing that truly makes Almost Gods stand out is the seamless use of history, art, concepts driven from mythology to tell a story of duality, transition and change. With its use of historic references through the use of bold bright prints, each piece from Almost Gods serves as a social commentary is is representative of the current mindset of the current generation.
Here's a quick look at some of the iconic pieces from Almost Gods and the Origin of their prints. We'll leave the interpretation up to you!
Almost Gods and "The Last Judgement"
The last Judgement Pack is based on Early Netherlandish artist Jan Van Eyck’s The Crucifixion and Last Judgement diptych. This diptych is one of the early Northern Renaissance oil on panel masterpieces, known for its complex and highly detailed iconography, and the technical skill.
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Almost Gods and The Byzantine
The Byzantine Tee print is a take on the dynastic emblem of The House of Palaiologos, a Byzantine Greek family that rose to nobility and produced the last and longest-ruling dynasty in the history of the Byzantine Empire.The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire or Byzantium, was the continuation of the Roman Empire primarily in its eastern provinces.During most of its existence, the empire remained the most powerful economic, cultural, and military force in Europe.
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Almost Gods Galilee Mosaic Set:
The Galilee Mosaic set is inspired by a mosaic of "Mona Lisa of Galilee".
The mosaic, said to date from the late third or early fourth century, was discovered in a large public building excavated in Sepphoris, Israel. The 1700 year old mosaic of Venus depict scenes of daily life connected with the rites of Dionysus.
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If this has piqued your interest, you're in for a treat, there's plenty more where that came from!