Art in the Modern State is a book written by Emilia Francis Strong Dilke in 1888. The book examines the role of art in modern society and how it has been affected by the political and social changes of the time. Dilke argues that art has become increasingly important in the modern state, as it is a reflection of the values and ideals of the society in which it is created. She also discusses the impact of industrialization on art, and how it has led...