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“The ‘earth’ without ‘art’ is just ‘eh, '" — unknown author. This quote encapsulates the very importance of art in one sentence. Many people do not realize what a big impact art has on their lives. It is all around us, the house you live in, some artist took the time to design it. When you go to the grocery store, artists took the time to design all of the logos and packagings that you see and purchase. You can’t look anywhere without seeing a work of art, and if it is done right, it has the power to influence your thoughts and actions. For example, warm colors like yellow and red have been thought to make people feel hungry, and that 's why restaurants like McDonalds use yellow and red in their logo and in their buildings, it is believed…show more content…
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