Take the following as truth: You cannot get to know this country properly, even if you don't want to buy anything, without exploring the rich and varied range of traditional arts and crafts, the famous cornucopia of electronic gadgets and precision instruments, or the impressively awful selection of kitsch souvenirs in the major tourist centers.
Then the following statement: "It is easy to understand the country without understanding its arts." is true, false, or inconclusive?