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John Dewey: The function of art has always been to break through the crust of conventionalized and routine consciousness.

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The function of art has always been to break through the crust of conventionalized and routine consciousness.
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John Dewey

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Dewey emphasizes the transformative power of art in challenging conventional thinking.

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