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genie05UID: 30358

Many people argue that any work of art--- whether film, literature, sculpture or a song--, in order for them to have merit , must be understandable to most people. It is true that in most cases, a art work, which no one could tell what the artist want to express, could hardly be so called a masterpiece, for all of us, without knowing anything about the idea that it includes, do not have the title to do such a work. However, in my point of view, the value of a work is and will never be determined by the number of people who could understand it. What really matters is that what you think of and get from it, and if you believe it is a valuable one, it certainly is.

To begin with, there are so many great works that few of us could understand what it indicates, and what the artist want to tell us through it, however, none of us cast a doubt on the merit of them, because it is not how many people could understand it that matters. Can you tell me that the smile of Mona Lisa means? Some people believe it indicates her sorrow; others regard it as a sign of pleasure, while the rest maintain that it tells us nothing but a simple smile. No one, including Vince, could give us a correct answer, however, it dose not prevent us to regard the painting as one of the best ones in our world. Why? Because the value of a great world is never judge by the number of people what could understand it. From that painting we could find the clue of the high technique of Vinci and the deep thought, based on which, sufficiently, we can evaluate the merit of it.

In addition, the our understanding is based on so many factors, even though most of us think we can understand the work of art, chances are that none of us got the same one. We are influent by many factors, such as-- our friends, relatives, teachers and the like, all of which may hinder us from get a correct explanation of the works. What's more, you, I and the rest ones are differed from the education level, counties that we live, and thus the way and perspectives we think. There are heave odds that I will take a work as a reflection of happiness, while you take it for granted that nothing but deep sorrow could be found in it. That is to say, in most case, it is almost inevitable for people to have a little debate when talking about the theme of a certain work.

Last but not least, while it's hard for us to come to an agreement what the artist want to express, and even harder for most people to understand the essence, why not judge it all according to your own point of view, for what really matters is that what you think of and get from it. One work that have merit do not necessity have merit for any one alive, even only one man/woman regard it as having merit, so it dose. The portraiture of a farmer, which might means nothing to you, reminds me of my grandmother-in-law who keeps on faming at her 80s, but died last year, will incite me to work harder, and it do means a lot to me, which have considerable merit.

To sum up, a work  that could be understood by most people have merit ,while a  work that could be understood by only one, besides the author, also have merit. The merit is never judge by the number of people who understand it, but determined by what it means to you, to me, to anyone else.

blake_wangUID: 9871

1, the author provides a good reason for her conclusion that the number of people that an work of art can reach is not so much important.
2, if a counter example that illustrates the point that an work of art widely accepted is due to specific reasons instead of its merits is given, this essay will be more persuasive.
3, the whole essay keeps clarity it deserves.

genie05UID: 30358

thanks a lot!
不过总是觉得没有说服力，好象差点什么东西。
帮帮忙拉

genie05UID: 30358

Your work have been well done! And your fluent language have appropriately transmitted your idea. But only one thing I want to point out, a term " have merit" can not express adequately your approval and appreciation for art works. So you can change it into " beneficial " " instructive" or " inspiring", even" brillian" or " glorious" etc. :-)

feier521UID: 109747

首先，一定要上传题目！
218 "In order for any work of art -- whether film, literature, sculpture, or a song -- to have merit, it must be understandable to most people."

Many people argue that any work of art--- whether film, literature, sculpture or a song--, in order for them to have merit , must be understandable to most people. It is true that in most cases, a art work（an artwork）, which no one could tell what the artist want to express, could hardly be so called a（a so-called） masterpiece, for all of us, without knowing anything about the idea that it includes, do not have the title to do such a work. However, in my point of view, the value of a work is and will never be determined by the number of people who could understand it. What really matters (matter做动词？) is that what you think of and get from it, and if you believe it is a valuable one, （it certainly is.删掉）

To begin with, there are so many great works that few of us could understand what it indicates, and what the artist want to tell us （through it删掉）, however, none of us cast a doubt on the merit of them, because it is not how many people could understand it that matters（？没看懂）. Can you tell me that（what） the smile of Mona Lisa means? Some people believe it indicates her sorrow; others regard it as a sign of pleasure, while the rest maintain that it tells us nothing but a simple smile. No one, including Vince(Vinci), could give us a correct answer, however, it dose（does） not prevent us to(prevent us from regarding…) regard the painting as one of the best ones in our world. Why? Because the value of a great world is never judge by the number of people what could understand it.（这是原因吗？这一句用到这里不好！为什么有价值？因为很多人不懂。） From that painting we could find the clue of the high technique of Vinci and the deep thought, based on which, sufficiently, we can evaluate the merit of it.

In addition, (the删掉) our understanding is based on so many factors, even though most of us think we can understand the work of art, chances are that none of us got the same one. We are influent(ed) by many factors, such as-- our friends, relatives, teachers and the like, all of which may hinder us from get(getting) a correct explanation of the works. What's more, you, I and the rest ones are differed(different 好点) from the education level, counties that we live, and thus the way and perspectives （we think删掉）. There are heave odds that I will take a work as a reflection of happiness, while you take it for granted that nothing but deep sorrow could be found in it. That is to say, in most case(s), it is almost inevitable for people to have a little debate when talking about the theme of a certain work.

Last but not least, while it's hard for us to come to an agreement what the artist want to express, and even harder for most people to understand the essence, why not judge it all according to your own point of view, for what really matters is that what you think of and get from it. One work that have（has） merit do not necessity(necessarily) have merit for any one alive, even only one man/woman regard(s) it as having merit, so it dose(does). The portraiture of a farmer, which might means nothing to you, reminds me of my grandmother-in-law who keeps on faming at her 80s, but died last year, will incite(and incites) me to work harder, and it do means（does mean） a lot to me, which have(has) considerable merit.

To sum up, a work that could be understood by most people have merit ,while a work that could be understood by only one, besides the author, also have merit. The merit is never judge(judged) by the number of people who understand it, but determined by what it means to you, to me, to anyone else.

感觉写的不是很深入。艺术的真正价值不在于对于你、我还有他人的意义吧？在于它反映的艺术家的高超的技艺，超凡的想象力和创造力，在于它的审美价值，它反映了社会的丰富的文化底蕴。所以才可以它们的价值持久，而不象当今的流行的文学，歌曲。
（随便瞎想了一点）
个人意见，改错了地方，告知哦！

genie05UID: 30358

说到我想说的点子上了，开始有想一些，但是限时，感觉发挥不出来，而且水平有限，表达不好！哎！哪位有好建议

paisleyUID: 64183

平时要多思考，说来说去还是这一句。其实ISSUE的题目就这里几类，每一类的都差不多，把数量有限的题目思考透彻了，考试时就有话说了。

功夫在平时，不是为了考试而考试的。

genie05UID: 30358

在仔细琢磨一下！谢谢！！

armclimberUID: 6080

Many people argue that any work of art--- whether film, literature, sculpture or a song--, in order for them to have merit , must be understandable to most people.

It is true that in most cases, a(an) art work, which no one could tell what the artist want to express, could hardly be so called a masterpiece, for all of us, without knowing anything about the idea that it includes, do not have the title to do such a work. However, in my point of view, the value of a work is and will never be determined by the number of people who could understand it. What really matters is that what you think of and get from it, and if you believe it is a valuable one, it certainly is.

To begin with, there are so many great works that few of us could understand what it indicates, and what the artist want to tell us through it, however, none of us cast a doubt on the merit of them, because it is not how many people could understand it that matters. Can you tell me that the smile of Mona Lisa means? Some people believe it indicates her sorrow; others regard it as a sign of pleasure, while the rest maintain that it tells us nothing but a simple smile. No one, including Vince, could give us a correct answer, however, it dose not prevent us to regard(prevent...doing...) the painting as one of the best ones in our world. Why? Because the value of a great world is never judge(judged) by the number of people what could understand it. From that painting we could find the clue of the high technique of Vinci and the deep thought, based on which, sufficiently, we can evaluate the merit of it.

In addition, the our understanding is based on so many factors, even though most of us think we can understand the work of art, chances are that none of us got the same one. We are influent(influenced) by many factors, such as-- our friends, relatives, teachers and the like, all of which may hinder us from get(getting) a correct explanation of the works. What's more, you, I and the rest ones are differed from the education level, counties that we live, and thus the way and perspectives we think. There are heave odds that I will take a work as a reflection of happiness, while you take it for granted that nothing but deep sorrow could be found in it. That is to say, in most case(cases), it is almost inevitable for people to have a little debate when talking about the theme of a certain work.

Last but not least, while it's hard for us to come to an agreement what the artist want to express, and even harder for most people to understand the essence, why not judge it all according to your own point of view, for what really matters is that what you think of and get from it. One work that have merit do not necessity have merit for any one alive, even only one man/woman regard it as having merit, so it dose. The portraiture of a farmer, which might means nothing to you, reminds me of my grandmother-in-law who keeps on faming at her 80s, but died last year, will incite me to work harder, and it do means a lot to me, which have considerable merit.

To sum up, a work that could be understood by most people have merit ,while a work that could be understood（上边刚用过，是否应该换个形式表达？） by only one, besides the author, also have merit. The merit is never judge(judeged) by the number of people who understand it, but determined by what it means to you, to me, to anyone else.

我感觉中间三段似乎都是在表达一个意思：每个人情况不同，所以对艺术的理解不同。（？）另外，我理解题目中的MERIT是否还应该有社会效应（精神文明方面）和经济效应（如何用艺术赚钱，也就是如何获得公众的认可），由此展开是否应该为了媚俗而将艺术自贬身价，还是坚持阳春白雪，抑或某种搀杂……除了油画以外，我觉得很多例子，比如书、电影、音乐都比较容易说（平时大家都常接触）。

我觉得任何勇于将自己的文章拿出来的都具备了成功的最重要的因素，大家互相切磋，共同进步！

genie05UID: 30358

谢谢，不过，蛮受打击的！呵呵！