It is generally believed that artists are born and not made. But, however rich may be one's potentialities and natural aptitude, if one has to take up art as a career and life's mission, one needs proper environment and enlightened guidance during the formative period. He needs guidance in learning various techniques and in mastering draftsmanship. He has to get himself thoroughly acquainted with the rich inheritance of his land and of other countries. A social conscious ness in him should develop so that he may contribute to the aesthetic need of his fellow men.
"B11: Objectives of Professional Education." In Seminar on Art Education, edited by Ashfaque Husain, 84-88. New Delhi: Lalit Kala Akademi, 1956.