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Herbert Read

It does not seem that the contradiction which exists between the aristocratic function of art and the democratic structure of modern society can ever be resolved.

Herbert Read

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Herbert Read is saying that the role of art, which traditionally serves elite or upper-class interests, clashes with the equal and inclusive nature of modern democratic societies. This conflict appears to be something that cannot be fixed or fully balanced.

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