Some people believe that Art gives our lives meaning and purpose. Others believe that it is merely a distraction from real life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In today's modern world, there is probably greater access to art than ever before.

Nevertheless

, the function of

craft

remains an area of debate with some believing that it provides meaning and purpose to our lives, whilst others feel that it is only a momentary escape from more important issues. My own belief is that

craft

is fundamental to what makes us human. A

first

point to consider is that the expression of our lives through

craft

is one of the few things that separates humans from animals. Man is the only creature who attempts to reflect on his own life through

craft

forms

such

as painting.

Furthermore

, the fact that

craft

is often taken to mean the work of geniuses

such

as Picasso does not necessarily mean that

craft

is only a characteristic of modern man. Ancient cave paintings show that even in primitive times, the expression of the world around was important to humans. In my opinion,

this

is a strong argument for showing how vital Art is to Man. Some people believe that

craft

is just a brief distraction from normality.

However

, one of the major uses of the profession is to lift people's spirits. The songs of slaves provide an example of how music can help people cope with pain.

Similarly

, paintings and sculptures are often used to remember historical events, keeping them alive in the culture. I believe

this

reflects a fundamental need to express our existence through

craft

. To summarize, the

craft

is something that has been a part of human history for thousands of years and helps society survive difficult times and express its existence.

Thus

, it is my view that

craft

is much more than just entertainment: it is one of the defining characteristics of being human.