What is the purpose of rules in photography?

It helps people to take more compelling photographs, some of the rules can draw attention to the important part that the photographer wants others to pay attention to.  Or just make the photographs naturally balanced.

What are (some of) the most important rules in photography?

-Clear Structure

-Rules of Third

– Balancing Elements

-Leading Lines

-Symmetry and Patterns

-Viewpoint

-Background

-Depth

-Framing