The role of the artist in Western, Asian, and African societies

In a 1.5—3 page paper please do the following:
Compare and contrast the role of the artist in Western, Asian, and African societies.
Explain the importance of the role of mimesis and catharsis in non-Western art. Make sure to provide
argumentation and examples to defend your analysis. Provide specific examples in the course of your
explanation (the examples may be drawn from the book or the practice exercise).
Lastly, given your understanding of the role of art in society, defend whether or not you believe Ron English is
morally justified in creating illegal art. Make sure you give clear reasons to defend your position.