Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c12.252

Language: English

c12.252

By cutting off from Indian youth all the joys of true artistic culture, and depriving them of the moral influence of a sincere love of beauty we inevitably bring into the body politic a subtle but potent element of discord and discontent. Self-reliance and self-respect are the greatest boons we can confer upon India: they are essential factors in art-creation, and make stronger imperial ties than intellectual servility and insincerity.

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