Some people think that government is wasting money on the arts, and that this money could be spend somewhere else. To what extent do you agree with this view?

It is considered by some that the

money

spent on the arts by the Government is futile and

this

money

can be utilized in many other public institutes. In my opinion, I believe that

art

plays an important role in the lineage of the culture of a

country

and deserves adequate funding by the Authorities.

Firstly

,

art

is closely related to the

country

's cultural heritage, which is seen in many museums, religious buildings, and famous monuments.

In other words

, spending taxpayer's

money

on restoration and maintenance will keep the culture alive as they are the only link between the history and future and will help to educate the new and coming generations about their history. Many of these religious buildings have intricate

art

details which make them unique from the modern building,

this

gives an insight about the time when they were built, Many intricate designs are the actual scenes depicted by the artist,

thus

keeping those moments alive forever.

Furthermore

, these museums and old architectural buildings can

also

provide a lot of revenue in return as many people in different countries are interested in different cultures and

hence

, tourism can increase, leading to economic growth.

For example

, many beautiful buildings in France are the reason for huge tourism in the

country

, as people all over the world are fascinated with its heritage. In conclusion,

art

expresses the rich heritage of a

country

and is equally important as other public sectors, so the Government should allot the same amount of

money

for arts as well.