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The term 'useful arts' does not refer to creative works and is in fact an antonym for endeavors like performing or fine art. I believe any protections of this
by tigeba 8y ago
The term 'useful arts' does not refer to creative works and is in fact an antonym for endeavors like performing or fine art. I believe any protections of this sort actually flow from the interpretation of 'authors' and 'writings'. Article I is not intended to 'promote the arts' in the way any modern person would interpret the statement.