What is the true purpose of art?

Art can uplift, provoke, calm, entertain and educate us and is an important part of our lives. At its deepest level, it takes us from the everyday to a. At its deepest level, it takes us from everyday life to a place of introspection and contemplation, to see the larger picture of the human condition. I know from experience that my art has given me a sense of purpose and has challenged me every week to create collectible artist cards or other works of art to send around the world and, in doing so, it has not only been fun, but it has also improved my sewing and design skills.