
What Is The Purpose of Art?
Many say that art is a reflection of society, sometimes even what society and its inhabitants aspire to be. And rightly so, art has hoarded social, religious, cultural, and political connotations within itself to represent the interests of humankind for the longest time. Art has been fulfilling the many needs of humankind, ranging from self-expression, preservation needs, and even the basic economic necessities. Moreover, it brings together people from varied strata under the same roof to celebrate art. Yet the question regarding the true purpose of art lingers in the mind as well as about the person who first took…