Art doesn't have to tell a story (for instance, abstract art); however every single piece of art communicates something to the viewer whether you intend for it to or not. The interpretation will vary from person to person. But to each individual person the art work may communicate sad feelings or happiness and so on.

Artistic works can be interpreted in many different ways. Some are specific in their design. For example, Picasso's Guernica was his reaction to the destruction of a small village. The emotionally content is overpowering. Yet, there are times at the LA Museum when I have viewed a blank canvas with a yellow line. Honestly, that is the type of creation that makes me wonder about the definition of art. Wonderful storytelling art can be found in Rockwell's works.