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Although I agree with much of what was said previously, I personally feel that Art, whatever form it is in, is a reflection. It can be a reflection of the period of history in which it was created, it can be a reflection of the perceptions of what are to come, and it can undoubtedly be a reflection of what once was.
Art is a limitless mirror in that the artist can use it to depict whatever he/she chooses to. During the industrial revolution the focus of many artists was the economic boom of the countries they lived in, often which images of ships bringing trading goods and such. Art is also very frequently used to show the realities and effects of war or famine, for example.
It's capabilities as a mirror allow it to transport us into the images we see. No matter what era one lives in, art is something that can always link us to another time.
Art is a limitless mirror in that the artist can use it to depict whatever he/she chooses to. During the industrial revolution the focus of many artists was the economic boom of the countries they lived in, often which images of ships bringing trading goods and such. Art is also very frequently used to show the realities and effects of war or famine, for example.
It's capabilities as a mirror allow it to transport us into the images we see. No matter what era one lives in, art is something that can always link us to another time.
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