Why did the red guards specifically target intellectuals and artists?

I think the intellectuals and artists served as targets for the red guards because they are mostly initiators of change and a source of different progressive or counter-ideological thinking on government systems. In history, intellectuals and artists played a revolutionary part of presenting divergence that presented different thoughts of truths. They have talents, skills, and knowledge on influencing people with other perspectives. 

Beethoven was a deaf man and couldnt hear. he became famous for his classical pieces. and there ye go.vivaldi was a true one hit wonder classical artist. hes known for his classical piece the four seasons. he was although wasn't as great as beethoven and yea 'ere ye a go.