George Gordon Battle rightly affirmed, “Nicholas Roerich is unquestionably one of the greatest leaders of history. Roerich has been justly recognized by public opinion in many countries, not only as a powerful creator in the field of art but also as a leader of Culture. The fruits of the all-embracing artistic and philosophical thought of Roerich are generously disseminated in these tenets of creative labor and vitality. The present volume should truly be a friend of each student and teacher. “If we gather all the definitions of Culture, we find the synthesis of effective blessing, the center of enlightenment and creative Beauty.” Culture is the synthesis of uplifting and refined achievements. Culture is fragrance, the unity of life and Beauty. In his address, given on the occasion of his election as President of the World League of Culture, Roerich said: With his usual versatility and deep understanding, the author extols the concepts of evolution, Beauty, Peace and Knowledge.
The present eighth volume is devoted basically to the concept of Culture. Several of these volumes have been published in London, in Buenos Aires (Spanish) in Kyoto (Japanese) and other cities. Stokes & Co., and the Roerich Museum Press. The seven previous volumes comprise the “First Volume of the Complete Works,” “Adamant,” “Flame in Chalice,” “Altai-Himalaya,” “Heart of Asia,” “Shambhala” and “Realm of Light.” These have been issued by the following publishers: Sytin Publishing Company, Moscow Slovo, Berlin Alatas, United States F.A.
The present book is the eighth volume of the works of Nicholas Roerich.
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