Governments give a lot of supprt to artists, even though some people think it is a wast of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Artists
are provided a lot of support and guidance by the government,
however
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it is questionable if it is a waste of finances that could be invested
elsewhere
. Within the essay, we will discuss why
people
feel like
art
is
a
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important phenomenon, providing culture and heritage within a city, which is what
this
essay aligns with,
this
could ultimately be a return
of
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investments.
On the contrary
, others may disagree and feel it is essentially a waste of
money
.
Art
provides culture and architecture within the city,
this
can be essential as it gives the town a sense of uniqueness. Ultimately, the masterpiece may attract tourists to come and visit the town or city, which may be known for its timeless pieces.
For instance
, The Mona Lisa, created by Van Gogh is a core artwork that brings in millions of
people
from around the world, to merely look at the painting. Resonating that investing
money
in
artists
is beneficial as it creates not only visual
appeality
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appeal
appealing
to the town but
also
, a lot of
money
,
further
pinpointing the advantages. 
On the other hand
, it is not certain that the
art
pieces would achieve recognition, in fact majority of
artists
have failed artwork that essentially, leads them to depression and shame.
For example
, Van Gogh only became famous, after he had died,
this
shows that
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the return
of
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investment may take years,
whereas
there are many ways
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faster more reliable investments can be made. To give an instance, if the government invested the
money
within the community, it would make a substantial amount of
people
happier and in return, more
money
through the increase of rental or sale prices of the apartments.
Art
is a
staple-piece
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within cities and towns,
although
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there could be other forms of investments being made
such
as accommodation in communities, I personally believe that
art
is priceless but can
also
be extremely beneficial to a place. It is noted that not all
artists
become famous, creating timeless pieces but if we don't try, we are inevitably on the path of failure, for not believing in ourselves. In conclusion,
art
is a sense of community, bringing
people
together, so substantially outweighing the negative aspects.
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coherence cohesion
Ensure that both views and your own opinion are discussed in a balanced way throughout the essay. The introduction should set this expectation clearly.
coherence cohesion
Use a clear logical structure, with distinct paragraphs for introduction, each view, and conclusion to aid readability and cohesion.
coherence cohesion
Support each point with specific examples. While you provided an example with the Mona Lisa and Van Gogh, more could be added to strengthen your argument.
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Throughout your essay, work on developing ideas thoroughly. Each main point should be well-explained and supported with evidence or reasoning.
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Be careful with factual accuracy - the Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci, not Van Gogh. This could mislead and confuse readers.
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Include a more comprehensive conclusion which succinctly summarises both views and clearly restates your own position.

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