What purpose do the elements of art serve for artists and those who view artworks?

The art is pleasing to the eye, for the viewers. For the artists, they can look at it and see where they can improve, and what will look more pleasing.

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i believe the correct answer is: must sculpture be beautiful to be considered art?

the aesthetics represents the exploring of beauty and taste of nature in art, with the creation and appreciation of beauty. having that in mind, i believe the appropriate aesthetic question you could ask about gianlorenzo bernini’s sculpture david is “must sculpture be beautiful to be considered art? ”.