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Understanding Perspectives on Art's Purpose

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In the following excerpt, two artists, Ava and Ethan, are discussing their differing perspectives on the purpose of art.

Ava: I believe art is meant to provoke thought and challenge societal norms. It’s a tool for change.

Ethan: While I understand that viewpoint, I feel that art serves a more personal function. It’s about expression and connecting with oneself.

Ava: But isn’t that a limitation? If art only exists for the artist’s sake, then what impact does it have on the world?

Ethan: Impact doesn’t have to be on a grand scale. Sometimes, a quiet piece speaks the loudest to an individual. Isn’t that just as valid?

Ava: I guess it depends on what we believe is the role of an artist in society.

Ethan: Exactly. That’s our philosophical divide; we view the relationship between art and audience differently.

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