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NCERT Alters Dancing Girl Art, Sparks Row
15 Jun
Summary
- New Class 9 arts textbook features altered Dancing Girl illustration.
- Modification obscures anatomical details from original sculpture.
- Historians raise concerns over accuracy and censorship.
A recently introduced Class 9 arts textbook by NCERT has become the subject of significant controversy. The textbook features a modified illustration of the renowned Dancing Girl sculpture from Mohenjo-daro.
This alteration notably obscures anatomical details present in the original bronze artifact. For decades, educational materials have depicted the sculpture accurately, making this change a notable departure. Historians and education experts have voiced their apprehension regarding the modification.
Concerns have been raised about maintaining historical accuracy in educational content. Critics are questioning the implications of altering archaeological artefacts for textbooks and suggest potential censorship.
The debate highlights the delicate balance between adapting historical content for educational purposes and preserving the integrity of the original artefacts. The modifications have sparked discussions on censorship and historical representation in Indian education.
