February 1952 Issue [Article] America’s romance with practicality Adjust Share by Jacques Barzun, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 1945- 20th century Americans Civilization, Western Conduct of life Intellectual life National characteristics, American Pragmatism Social conditions United States More from Jacques Barzun Too Much Art Once again, the budgets of the agencies that support the arts are to be cut. Meanwhile, costs in the arts are going up. But one continues to read and hear… The tenth muse Who is Demotica, what is she? The coming age Adjust Share