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So many of the artists we treasure today were completely undervalued in their time and died without knowing any kind of success.

• Consultant32452 7y ago
  This isn't unique to art though. I can't name the inventor of any product in my home. No idea why came up with the architectural style of the building, etc.
  • badpun 7y ago
    The fact that you can't name them does not mean they didn't get recognized and/or wealthy for their inventions.
    • Consultant32452 7y ago
      It's not my understanding that most inventors are recognized and/or wealthy. I feel like the cultural references we know are the exceptions that prove the rule. Edison, for example, is credited with inventing the light bulb. He was definitely wealthy, but there were a number of other inventors who contributed but have little to no recognition and did not become wealthy.