Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c7.303

c7.303

“Wherever Buddhism prevailed skilful religious artists were found, while wherever the Mlechchas [Muhammadans] ruled they disappeared. Where, again, the Tirthya doctrines [orthodox Hinduism] prevailed, unskilful artists came to the front. Although in Pakam [Burma] and the southern countries the making of images is still going on,