Essays in National Idealism

Nationalism is a widely discussed theme, which is a subject of many scholarly debates and discussions, both in public and intellectual circles. Essays in National Idealism covers nationalism through the lens of an artist. Coomaraswamy discusses how nationalism could be expressed through the kaleidoscope of arts. The book describes the revival of Indian art, which was once degenerated. Some of the interesting themes covered include the idea of struggle, the perception of Bharat-Mata, the methodology to study of Indian art, and the influence of the Greeks on Indian art.