It was important for artists to create such realistic interpretations of historical figures and events because it helps to pass a message across to the audience.
This refers to the realistic attribution of meaning to a work at a point in which people often disagree whether the artist's or author's intention is relevant to the interpretation of the work.
The realistic interpretation of art is necessary as people have always used art and the images associated with it for communicative purposes as well. Also, some images that are used for decorative purpose are used for the communicative purpose.
However, in respect to role of artist, we see artists doing most of what is being demanded rather than being creative with own content.
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