An artist does not create a piece for universal appeal; he creates it to a) others b) make money c) cause controversy d) express him/herself

D) Express him/herself. The best creative minds do not use money or controversy to create great works of art, although that may be part of the end result. The creative mind simply does not work in that manner and great art is based more on emotion and feeling rather than more esoteric concerns such as making money. Witness some of the best, such as Van Gogh or Rubens who did not create wealth but rather struggled and their works were most recognized post mortem.

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