Gre analytical Writing issue essay Topic 101

GRE Analytical Writing ISSUE Essay Topic - 158 
"Government funding of the arts threatens the integrity of the arts." 
GRE AWA Analytical Writing ISSUE Essay Sample 
Solution - 158 
Since time immemorial art has been an integral part of our society. The varied creativity of 
people results in distinctive forms of art. There are various forms of arts prevalent around the 
world. Different nations have different forms of arts and arts depict the culture of a nation. The 
various forms of art act as a mirror of the country's values and beliefs. Art is not dependent upon 
any other source for its existence. The only thing that an artist ever wishes for is his admirers 
who are the true source for his inspiration. In the present scenario government has taken due 
interest in protecting various forms of arts of a country. I believe that an artist does not need any 
sort of monetary support and hence an artist is capable of protecting his form of art. Therefore, 
government's intervention by funding arts is unnecessary and it would certainly harm the 
integrity of any art form. 
An artist only seeks admiration from public and the various forms of art came into existence 
without any monetary support but out of creativity. An artist's creativity does not depend upon 
any sort of funding and an artist can not be forced to create any form of art because that art form 
is funded by government. A dancer does not need funds to support his dance rather he needs 
admirers and followers who would take his legacy to another level. Similarly, a sculptor is not 
dependent upon government's funds for his sculptures rather he would need students who would 
keep alive his art form. There are numerous examples from history which depict that the various 
art forms came into existence without any sort of funding. These art forms are till date followed 
by people. The great painter artist Leonardo de Vinci was not funded by any government for his 
art form but his admirers were the true source of his popularity. Art has been prevalent in our 
history without the support of funding from government. 
Although art has always been there since the time humans have been there in this world. There 
are numerous art forms that are in existence without the support of the government. The 
government intervention in protecting certain art forms because those art forms were on the 
verge of extinction is credible. In such fields the role of government has shown remarkable 
success. The support from government has only helped in saving an art form and also it has aided 
artists to keep their art form alive. The various small scale industries are supported by 
government and pottery is one of them. The artisans are now provided funds by government to 
save their art form. 
Various art forms have been in existence on their own and without the support of the 
government. It is not important that art needs funding for its existence but when any form of art 
needs funds the support from government can always be asked for. The government should adopt 

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measures to fund arts when it is needed. The government should also take steps to encourage 
young aspiring artists. 

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