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issue 144   it is the artist, not the critic, who gives something of lasting value.

I fundamentally disagree with the assertion from the speaker that the artist, not the critic, gives society something of lasting value. Admittedly, there is something in this statement under some circumstance. However, in my point of view, this assertion fails to cover all aspects.

On the one hand, those greatest artists, who create plentiful works, exactly give society something of lasting value.
Primarily, ancient works made significant contributions to civilization, specifically in the area of social structure and constructions. The most famous art work that relates to constructions would be the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Chefren. These ancient works of art were created to show the intelligence and motivate archaeologist to explore the ancient life-style. What these unthinkable works bring to us is not only the shock but valuable asset that last forever. We have to acclaim for the artist who designed these great ancient works.
Additionally, most well-know works created by artists represent the history, which exert positive influence on historians’ research. These works are deliberate recreations of a new and special reality that grows from one’s response to life. More or less, it provides some information about the historical period that creator lived in. Considering the value of these works, we cannot but acknowledge that artists give society something of lasting value.

On the other hand, it is the critics that see the value of the art works and at the meanwhile extend these works to be recognized over the world. Because of the limits of human beings, highly creative artists cannot be acceptable. A trained critic can help people evaluate the great works. For instance, as we know, Van Gogh suicide when he was only 37, because people around him have no comprehension on his works. His legacy was not precious until he had died. If there was a skillful critic at his time, we might enjoy more his talents now.


However, there is no denying that critics always evaluate works with subjectivity more or less, even they do not prefer. Primarily, critics help us understand and interpret art. However, people tend to accept works that coincide with their value which is so-called dominant value in society. To fall in with the wishes of the majority of people, critic might selective abandon some unacceptable but possibly precious works.

From what has been discussed, we may be aware that both artist and critic give society something of lasting value.