Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c7.40

c7.40

To an artist unacquainted with Indian conditions the proposition may seem grotesque, but it does, in fact, give a not inaccurate representation of the position of the fine arts in India to-day. We have here a striking example of that overcentralisation which has grown to be such a serious political danger in India, and is at last attracting the attention of the highest authorities. No other parts of the official machinery have failed so miserably, or wrought so much serious mischief in Indian institutions as those which are concerned, directly or indirectly, with art and craft.