Why does art exist

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Le bonheur de vivre (The Joy of Life), 1905 – 1906

The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, PA

Henri Émile Benoît Matisse, 1869 – 1954

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Present a new way of looking at things

Art can create something novel, reveal a new aesthetic, offer something distinct, provide reflection, joy, hope, and social engagement, and serve as a novel mode of creative expression or communication.

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