Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree?

In current times, we can read about and view images of artistically, culturally and historically significant works from anywhere with an

internet

connection. Some people believe that the advent of the

internet

has made the existence of

art

galleries and public museums obsolete. I personally disagree, and my view will be explained in

this

essay. The

internet

has brought us the ability to search for

information

and images about most things we consider to be historically or culturally significant.

This

information

can be found by using search engines like Google; video streaming sites like YouTube; or regular

information

websites

such

as Wikipedia. Some people claim that to obtain

information

about

art

, history or culture through one of these channels provides us with sufficient understanding of that particular topic.

Therefore

, we no longer need museums and galleries.

However

, I believe the

information

regarding an object is different from the

experience

of being in the presence of the object itself.

This

experience

is unique and should be preserved.

Furthermore

, the designs of museums and

art

galleries are usually based on a country’s architectural style. People can enjoy viewing

art

works and

artifacts

a man-made object taken as a whole

artefacts

and learning about the history and

art

of the country they are visiting while admiring the grandeur of these places. Millions of people visit The Louvre Museum every year not just because it exhibits a huge collection of priceless national

masterpieces but

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masterpieces, but

also

because it is a prime example of the aesthetic appeal of French architecture.

Information

about almost any work of

art

or historical object can be found on the

internet

today.

However

, the

experience

of knowing about something and the

experience

of being in the presence of that thing

are

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is

two different ideas. I believe both of them are important and

therefore

museums and galleries are still needed.