Why can art be called a bridge between self-identity and social identity?

It can express the tastes, symbols, and culture of both the person and society.

The governing concept is the interaction between personal identity and cultural identity. An artwork may show an individual's memories, choices, emotions, and style, while also using language, symbols, patterns, stories, or traditions learned from a family or community. Thus, self-expression is never necessarily isolated from social experience; people shape identity through relationships and culture, and art can make that connection visible. Option A is correct because it includes both individual taste and shared symbols or culture. Option B is wrong because art can express identity, not erase it. Option C ignores social context, and option D overlooks the communicative and cultural dimensions of artistic work.

This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Introduction to Art. Topic: Importance of art in daily life.