10. What are systems of meaning? What is the purpose of language and art?.

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A system of meaning is a set of relationships between one group of variables like words, behaviors, and physical symbols. Also, a system of meaning is the meanings attached to these variables. (Manual pg 55)

According to (http://char.txa.cornell.edu/art/introart.htm) (Art, Design, and Visual Thinking), the purpose of art is to express new ideas and new opinions not thought of before. This is necessary to progress to become a civilization.

Mark Laborde