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This book, part of the Collection XIX, explores the notion of art for the people versus art by the people, against the backdrop of societal changes since the French Revolution. The author discusses the loss of popular arts and crafts that once thrived in provincial Europe and the subsequent decline in aesthetic standards among the working class. The narrative advocates for the democratization of art, urging it to become accessible to all social classes as an essential component of life, akin to air and light. The text critiques the mediocrity of modern mass-produced goods and calls for a revival of artistic appreciation and education among the general populace.

Art and democracy. --- Art and society.