I think that's why art prevails: because it helps people in a fairly intangible, magical way feel more connected to each other.
I'll force myself to sit down and read a couple of chapters of a great book or I'll force myself to sit and listen to some amazing music or I'll go see a play. I find that watching or experiencing other forms of art gets my brain in action. It makes me feel connected to the creative energies and then that tends to get things going.
If the point of good art is to be somewhat subtle then it's not going to catch everyone.
