Politics has taken a cultural turn in America, and the arts are at
the center of today's culture wars. In this book, some of our most
prominent cultural critics explore the relationships between
culture and politics as played out in the world of novels,
television, museums, and even fashion. The authors -- John Simon,
Greil Marcus, Arthur C. Danto, and other well-known commentators
from across the political spectrum -- examine the arts in their
relation to democracy and consider whether and how they serve one
another.
The authors consider such topics as high and popular culture in
democratic America; the relation of democracy to classical, jazz,
and folk music; and the artistic potential of the most democratic
of all arts, the movies. All of the essays are as entertaining as
they are thoughtful.
With its roots in popular sentiment, democracy will forever be
entwined with art, a force that powerfully molds popular taste.
Democracy and the Arts speaks elegantly to that relationship and
reminds readers of its enduring importance.
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