Should the government support artists or should artists support themselves? Everyone knows, art is the most beautiful language of nature. Accordingly, artists are a group of people who interpret the language of natural beauty. So, considering the importance of art, government, no doubt, should give these artists due help rather than just let them go the way alone. Although some critics ever said in newspaper that the government should pay more attention to needy people or other practical project instead of spending much money supporting unrealistic things like art, many merits of latter one is obvious. First and foremost, through the supports coming from government, it is easy to kindle the fire of hope of these artists who cannot chase their dreams because of the lowstandards of living. For example, painters need canvases, pigments and brushes to make pictures. Musicians require all kinds of instrument to create music. These painting and music tools, in some situations, are a heavy burden for artists. So that is why this behavior of the government to support artists is worthwhile. At the same time, Historians and recent statistic charts have proved that the more government support artists, the more prosperous the art areas can be,which further substantiates the vital importance of government supports. Besides, in some meanings, art is also a kind of smart power. Just like Hilary Clinton said,nowadays, as the times of wars have gone, smart power has become the most pivotal diplomatic way for many countries. And the arts of one country usually embody the culture of people living in that area. Thus, supporting art and artists, on the other hand, is to be seen at a strategic level. Providing artists with due supports, in this way, not only create more chances for people dreaming for being an artist, but also enhance the culture influence of onecountry. Therefore, it is a win-win game for both parties. What’s more, when talked about art, we often take a heart of admiration, appreciation and elegance. Why? The reason is simple, because art is also a tool to purify heart. One scientific research has concluded that a man who loves art and always touches them has a much lower criminal rate than that of average people.So if our society is full of art-lovers, and our government take artists into considerable account, the criminal rate, no wonder, will be low. To sum up, artists are a kind of people who are full of creative and original talent. By supporting them, government can gain a lot of unvisional profits. In a word, the government should provide artists help rather than let artists support themselves.
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