Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some would argue that it is correct for governments to finance artists, while others believe that
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money should be used on other projects. While artists often need financial assistance at the start of their career, I believe that government spending on health should be prioritised.
On the one hand, young painters and sculptors need grants and loans from the state because they are not established enough to support themselves. Linking Words
That is
to say that at the beginning of their occupation, no one knows who they are and they are Linking Words
therefore
unable to sell any of their works and Linking Words
therefore
need monetary support. Linking Words
For example
, Damien Hirst was given a grant to attend Art College when he was a young man and without Linking Words
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he might have had to take a normal job. Linking Words
However
, I believe that normal people do not benefit from works of art as much as they do from spending money on healthcare.
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On the other hand
, there are those that believe that governments squander their money when they give it to artists. They think that there are so many other departments, Linking Words
such
as education, infrastructure and healthcare that need attention and are under funded. Linking Words
For example
, in every country in the world, there are still incurable diseases, Linking Words
such
as diabetes, and the whole country would benefit if there was more attention given to finding a cure. I believe health is much more worthy of state spending because it saves lives, whereas art is quite useless in Linking Words
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regard.
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helping those working in the arts might subsidise the production of masterpieces, a painting cannot help the sick and dying and it is Linking Words
therefore
better if funding health is given priority.Linking Words
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