The Place Of Art In Education Summary | The Place Of Art In Education by Nandalal Bose Summary

The Place Of Art In Education Summary | The Place Of Art In Education by Nandalal Bose Summary

Nandalal Bose talks about art as special vehicle of expression. He makes a distinction between literature and other forms of art. Nandalal maintains that education in art molds the aesthetic experience and facilitates the vario. us expressions of man. He insists that a training in art should be given parallel importance with reading and writing. He remarks that the absence of a sense of beauty detracts from man's physical and mental well being. He seeks to correct the notion that art belongs to the domain of the rich. He says that the beauty and order found in a work of art is universal property of mankind. To support his argument, he cites the example of the poor Santhal who keeps his hut tidy and beautifies it. In contrast, a rich man without a sense of art, displays bad taste in fashion by wearing jacket with dhoti. Nandalal says that an education in art is essential for preserving our traditional heritage. He suggests certain remedies. He advocates the display of good works of art in the classrooms to engage the attention of the students. The students should also visit museums and picture galleries. He emphasizes observing nature to discover the beauty contained in our environment. Nandalal puts special emphasis on the celebration of nature festivals, so that children may familiarize themselves with the bounties of nature.