Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s4.t3.77

v2.c11.s4.t3.77

In Abanindranath, we find a rare combination of a painter, writer, musician and critic. From this perspective, he proved to be one of the greatest artists of India who brought new dignity and status to the class of artists and painters who were traditionally being looked upon as mere craftsmen for using their hands rather than brains. Thus, he helped the artists of India to go beyond the status of a mere craftsman.