Art Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville
““Under wage labor, the art advances, the artisan declines.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Democracy in America, 1835
Observes that as wage labor grows, artistic innovation thrives while the craftsman's skill declines.
In simple terms: Industrial work boosts art but harms artisans.
Support artisans while embracing progress.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- manufacturing
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we preserve craftsmanship?
- What role should society play in supporting artisans?
Art may become commercialized.