One of Our Own Kind part ten - printing factory, book shop, ink, fine art prints

The video discusses the evolution of text and art reproduction, highlighting how historically, access to texts was limited to scholars and the privileged. It explains the democratization of texts, making them available to everyone, and describes the techniques used in reproducing art, such as using inks on paper. The video also provides examples of famous artworks that have been reproduced, like the Sistine Chapel and the Grand Canal, and explores the various purposes of art reproduction, from glorifying God to simply pleasing the viewer.

What does the phrase 'the century of the common man' imply about art consumption?

In what ways does the text suggest that art serves humanity?