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No. 1, 1997
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Traditional Art within
the Academy:
A Survey of the Art Education System of India
Crisis of identity in the most fundamental cultural
problem of the world in the threshold of the 21st
century. Conflict between traditional values that have
their roots in ancient civilizations and
modernizations, which can be interpreted as debunking
of tradition, has produced psychological turmoil and
suspension of identity, particularly among the young
generation. This paradox is revealed very clearly in
the works of art, so that the continuities of
traditional society are visible in traditional art,
and the confusion and anxiety of a hectic modern life
are revealed in the works of modern art.
The basic question thus posed is whether traditional
art and traditional teaching can fit within the
framework of the modern academy. Many scholars and
thinkers have attempted, and are still attempting, to
reconcile tradition and modernity. Talk of
reconciliation between East and West is another aspect
to reconcile tradition (East) and modernity (West).
With a history of several thousand years long and a
deep and rich culture, India has always been in the
forefront of adherence to tradition. Efforts toward
uniting the traditional and modern worldviews are
observable in the art education system of India.
Art education authorities in India have undoubtedly
faces successes and failures in their efforts. This is
an experience, which can be useful in planning art
education in other countries. India's experience is
particularly relevant for countries such as Iran with
ancient cultures and traditions and similar problems.
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