A culture is a complex, largely interconnected whole that consists of the knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, customs, skills, and habits learned from parents and others in a society. Culture is the primary adaptive mechanism for humans.
Richard was considered the American new wizard of optical -art, and was not well-known but was important in the further development of op-art. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1930, Richard enjoyed art at an early age, and was encouraged by his father.
Great question! The arts, in any form, have been important to humans for thousands of years. They have allowed us to discover new things about past civilizations; to see how they lived, and to learn from their successes and mistakes. I believe that this could definitely be a reason as to why the arts are important to humans today.