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It is the artist, not the critic, who gives society something of lasting value. The speaker asserts that the artist rather than the critic gives society something of lasting value. As far as I am concerned, the topic involves with a relationship between artists and critics and their contribution. On the balance, I disagree with the speaker’s argument which neglects the effects of the critics and tend to substantiate my view by following discussions. Admittedly, we cannot neglect the importance of the artists who create the valuable fortune for us. For instance, musicians write and play music for us which brings unlimited pleasure, inspiration and complicated feelings for us. It is no doubt that music that artists create has huge effects on human soul. Say, in the Olympic games, with the national anthem played, we, in our hearts, is so proud and excited as to burst into tears. For another example, we can learn history knowledge from documentary films and know about other commons cultures by foreign novels, films, and music. Likewise, the paintings, sculpture, etc. made by artists give us lasting value. It is difficult to imagine that if there is no artistic work, how the world goes for the reason that lots of pleasure, lots of special and complicated feelings, and lots of knowledge lost. So I take it granted that it is the artists give society something of lasting value. When we champion the importance and contribution of artists, it is extremely fallacious to ignore one of the critics. Although, as some times, poor criticism made by critics may have negative effects on the creativity of artists, even may destroy some artistic works or artists. For instance, Van Gogh suffered from non-recognition of his art from critics so that he was subsequent poverty and mental derangement. However, we have to acknowledge that most critics are more professional than the common people, and make huge contribution on our comprehension about artists’ works. At same time, a true criticism may help the artists find the problem and improve the ability of their creativity. Criticism is not simple to tell people of what are good or bad, but a re-creation and re-discovery. For example, sometimes a great painting is created, and the author who drawing it may not know what meaning and senses exist in this masterpiece. And then the critics are needed to tell people of true concealing meaning. In some sense, a criticism is also a kind of art. To sum up, due to analysis and reasons mentioned above, I can correlate with each other to arrive at the conclusion that both artists and critics give something of lasting value. Artists provide and create great works and spiritual wealth for humanity with the help of the critics. At the same time, in the comprehension of artistic works, the critics make irreplaceable contribution for us. On balance, it is very difficult to say who are more important for giving us something of lasting value.
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