Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c12.251

c12.251

But Indian art will not die, even though all the splendid artistry of former generations is utterly swept away. The thought-power which will revive it must be Eastern, not Western, and we shall only have ourselves to blame if, through our indifference or want of understanding, Indian creative thought serves the forces of disloyalty instead of providing a common meeting-ground where East and West may learn mutual respect and esteem.