The value of art is difficult to express. Whilst it is true that some value can be quantified in monetary terms, this is the least important aspect of its value.

From a historical sense, art has a value in that a) it captures aspects of life from around the world in a bygone era, and b) allows for a study of the different artists materials and methods that have been used over the years.

However, the greatest part of the value of art lies not in the material element, but in the emotional and psychological worth.

Art is, after all an extension of the artist him of herself. It allows the artist to express their emotions in a way that is unique to the person who can create an image with simple strokes of a pencil or brush.

The other emotional aspect of true art is that it is every fluid. By that, I mean it has the ability to change into the vision seen through the eyes of the individual viewer. On may see a certain vision, whilst another will be looking at something completely different although, in all other respects the picture being studied is identical.

In fact, the true value of art is that it is valueless, the monetary price being just a mercenary addition.

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