Art is the externalization of individual skills and reflects the heritage of a country. At present, art seems to have lost its value because of less concern by the government, however, I feel that art still requires being given more value than other basic necessities of any nation.
To begin with, there are many reasons why art should be the priority of any country. First of all, It is the best source of generating revenue income for the government. Museums, art galleries, and musical concerts are the places, from where a handsome revenue is taken. Mesmerizing sculptures and beautifully engraved paintings by renowned artists adorn the beauty of the museums and attract tourists. Undoubtedly, these tourists are the greatest source of revenue income. These tourists throng in large numbers on these historical places and monuments that help to promote local handicrafts, resulting in providing income to the small-scale industries. Secondly, art is the cultural and historical reflection of every country. It is the real asset of every country that brings uniqueness and pride to every country and if a fund is not allocated by the government then it will be difficult to keep this alive.
However, some opponents of art say that spending money by a government on art hampers the development of the country in regards to good infrastructure, road system, efficient transport system, and medical facilities. Moreover, allocating money to education and medical facilities definitely lessens the literacy rate and increases the being of the nation which helps a country to grow.
To conclude, art is really an integral part of every country, therefore, the government should fund art museums and promote artists’ values to keep and maintain the glorify the history of the country otherwise artists and the art will be lost in oblivion.