Clichéd response.
Why is it that many people here think "The Arts" consist only of visual arts like painting and sculpture? Are you not aware that "The Arts" also consists of literary arts, and performing arts (music, theater, movies/TV)?
“Why is it that many people here think “The Arts” consist only of visual arts like painting and sculpture? “
I think because we see in things like books and music artist that more generally reflect and strengthen out values. Also If someone is reading and offensive book in a doctors office I might not notice it but a painting would be noticed