[The Easy Chair] The counterfeit muse Adjust Share Notes on the official culture By Harper’s Staff, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 20th century Art patronage Federal aid to the arts United States More from Harper’s Staff Harper’s index Letters No one looks the same Adjust Share Close < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > September 1981 < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > Table of Contents Close