A fascinating discussion of Gandhi's moral values and art stance, providing contemporary ethical reflections. In Discovering Each Other and Other Essays, K. G. Subramanyan reflects on Gandhi's political and cultural role in India and what lessons can be learned and applied more broadly. He explores how Gandhi's moral values compared with his stance on art, while also investigating how traditional crafts can survive in an industrial world. He asks what role policymakers can play in the sustainability of manual crafts and investigates how the perception of tribal communities and their art changed in India over time. Subramanyan brings his trademark candor, lucidity, and wisdom to these reflections and responses.
K.G. Subramanyan
K.G. Subramanyan was a renowned Indian artist, scholar, and writer known for his iconic work "The Living Tradition." His literary style blended traditional Indian storytelling with modernist techniques, creating a unique narrative voice. Subramanyan's key contributions to literature include exploring themes of culture, identity, and mythology in a contemporary context.