Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology and business. Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts?

Though

art

has always been an intrinsic part of all cultures, its appreciation has been diminishing in recent times.

This

essay will analyse the reasons for

this

trend and

also

articulate the steps needed to motivate people to appreciate the craft. A variety of factors have contributed to the decline of interest in

art

.

Firstly

, the holistic value of craft is not widely understood as most people view the profession as either luxurious indulgence or unproductive hobby of those who do not have an aptitude for science or business. The fact that

art

is an innately creative discipline that helps both understand and propagate subjects

such

as history, culture and sociology is seldom understood.

Hence

people do not spend time and money to savour profession, be it by buying paintings or viewing theatre performances.

Secondly

, as a consequence of the above point funding for

art

has depreciated thereby triggering the vicious cycle of diminishing supply-demand.

Lastly

,

art

as a career option is not a mass employment category and

hence

it does not get the visibility needed to attract aspirants. Given

this

, it is imperative that steps are taken to reverse

this

trend. The principal action to be taken is to build awareness about

art

in the wider society. A sustained omni-channel campaign across traditional and digital media educating people on the not-so-apparent value of

art

will produce salutary effects.

Furthermore

,

art

should be introduced in schools in a wide range of mandatory and optional modules and

this

will both pique curiosity and inculcate interest in children.

Lastly

, the government should sponsor

art

events as part of various promotional programmes to seduce people to get a taste of

art

. In conclusion, with concerted efforts along the lines outlined above, interest in

art

can be generated and sustained. An enhanced appreciation will sustain the ecosystem of patronage, supply and scholarship.