"The Defining Function of the Artist Is to Cherish Consciousness" - Max Eastman

The goal of an artist is to create art.
What is art? Art is the product of ingenious human activity.
What is considered beautiful art or repulsive art? There is no such thing. Good art or bad art is relative. For instance, some people might say that a certain book is good, others might differ. For a few group, that certain book is beautiful, many others might think it isn't.
Art comes in many shapes and forms. Kinds of art include paints, sculptures, photography, architecture and one of the most important ways of art: literature (referring to writing in general).
Beautiful, unpleasant writing serves many purposes, such as education, entertainment, among others.
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