Who said "The artist's task is to save the soul of mankind."?

This quote is attributed to Augustine of Hippo.

The artist's task is to save the soul of mankind. - Augustine of Hippo

"The artist's task is to save the soul of mankind."

Augustine of Hippo Art

Theologian-Philosopher North African 354–430

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