Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music, film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no public or government restrictions on what they do.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Art is a great means of communication. Throughout the centuries,
artists
were inspiring
people
and promoting harmony.
However
, in some countries,
artists
do not have the freedom to express their thoughts.
Thus
, a segment of
society
is concerned that
artists
should not have any restrictions from the government. I partially agree with
this
statement,
artists
need the freedom to create, but certain restrictions are necessary. The following paragraphs will highlight my opinion along with relevant examples. It is true that creativity leads humanity to progress and
people
can create when there are no boundaries.
Artists
should not be afraid of the consequences of their works. If creators do not have restrictions, more and more artworks in the form of movies, books, music and paintings can enrich our culture.
Moreover
, some
artists
highlight social issues and
society
pays attention to them.
For instance
, a music festival is organised every year on the shore of the Aral sea to grab the attention of
people
in the drought.
Nonetheless
, certain forms of art may be unsuitable for
society
. Criticising artworks can be deeply offensive for a group of
people
. Take, as an example, religion. It is a very sensitive topic, any criticism or sarcasm can lead to misunderstandings and religious clashes. Adding
further
, movies and paintings containing illustrations for adults should not be available for children. More specifically, books for teenagers should not contain pornographic materials. To conclude, In my opinion, some forms of art require censorship.
In other words
,
artists
should be aware that their creativity will not cause violence, degradation, and scandals in
society
.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Freedom of expression
  • Censorship
  • Artistic integrity
  • Cultural identity
  • Social responsibility
  • Public order
  • Discrimination
  • Hate speech
  • Self-regulation
  • Government intervention
  • Vulnerable groups
  • Creativity
  • Democracy
  • Fundamental right
  • Moral obligation
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