Assignment: By discussing how you interpret one of the following quotations, compose a thesis-driven essay that explores the role you believe art plays, or should play, in contemporary life.

Ensure that you use examples of specific works of art (these can be both personal and/or public) to support your case.
For the purposes of this essay, art is defined as the expression or application of creative skill and imagination, though the medium of literature, drama, painting, music, dance, photography, and sculpture. You are strongly advised to limit your discussion to one of these creative activities.