Why do people use art to make a social or political comment?

Question: Why do people use art to make a social or political comment!?

Many Australian Artists use art to make a social comment, why is this, for what reason!? (discuss)

Do you think Australian Artists have a poweful voice in society!?

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

well, i do know for a fact that in the 1930's artists were employed by the american goverment to ease the unemployment!.the goverment used them to express social and political messages and ever since artists feel compelled to carry that on!.

as for aussie artists, i havent heard of one!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I am an artisrts and I do not use my talent for social or political comments, lol

Maybe some do, but that is not my stlye, as I draw what I wish!.Www@QuestionHome@Com