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It expresses a lot about cultural influences of an era, has been an important part of history, and acts as a portal to the minds of masses of of the past. It can introduce new ideas as well, that can be adopted or rejected by the masses. Art and literature can even start cults! Hello Scientology. Art makes you want to buy what capitalism sells. It can amuse you with its satire (the Simpsons) and open your eyes to reality. It can be inspiring. Art can be poetic, it can be philosophical, religious, political, rebellious, revolutionary... Or just a means for many to pay their rent... It is an active face of society.