
When an artist creates great music and movies, it entertains people worldwide. When activists present images of children affected by poverty or oppression of their campaigns, that is the art of pulling the heartstrings of society’s elite and powerful to make changes. – The dictionary definition of art says that it’s “the aware use of talent and artistic creativeness, especially in the production of aesthetic objects” (Merriam-Webster). Art is important to society because it stimulates creativity, displays culture, fosters empathy, provokes thought, and presents a medium for expression. It enhances society’s mental and emotional understanding of the world.

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