Band 5+: Some people think that art (such as painting and music) does not directly improve quality of people's life, so the government should spend money on other areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In our modern society, art, such as painting and music, is assumed to not directly enhances people’s life quality; thus, government investment should be allocated to more impactful sector. Personally, I disagree with this notion. I believe art plays an significant role in humans’ life, and government support for arts is crucial.

To begin with, art can aid people in expressing personal feelings and one’s mentality. Art engagement mostly requires creativity and emotion, which enables individuals to express their emotions in an metamorphosis way, and find peace in their mind. Painitng, for instance, is a method of treatment for patients dealing with depression or mentally unstable. These benefits, hence, directly contribute to a person’s stable mental health, leading to a collective quality of life.

Secondly, art is vital for social connection, and cultural identity. As sharing experiences in galleries, museums, and concerts brings people together; therefore, fostering a sense of belongings in a community. Moreover, art preserves cultural traditionin both tangible and invisible concept such as museum, statue, historical documentary. By this, it can bridge history and present gap closer; subsequently, it maintains community’s unique identity and strong bonds among people.

In conclusion, art comprehensively impact to a person’s life quality. Nevertheless, government funding should also prioritizes art in order to enriches community’s life