'Has the Centre ever considered the merits of a phenomenal Kudiyattam exponent like Mani Madhav Chakkiyar - true genius?' - Leela Venkatraman- art critic, The Hindu [21]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The critic asks whether the Centre has ever considered the merits of Mani Madhava Chakyar, calling him a true genius.
- In plain terms
- She wonders if the authorities have recognized his genius.
- What can you take from it?
- Question institutions about acknowledging outstanding artists.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can institutions better evaluate artistic genius?
- What impact does recognition have on an artist's legacy?
Another view
The quote is a rhetorical question, not a factual statement.
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