Thank you, @bypic. I think it's important for aspiring artists to recognize the potential power of art for their community. Having a clearer understanding of what art does and how it can affect the viewer can potentially guide artists towards otherwise unlocked artistic improvement. Taking the art field as a whole more seriously might just result in an increase in artwork of great merit. I think the power is in the hands of educated artists who can begin creating more effective work that won't need any defense in the eyes of utilitarianism.