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144. It is the artist, not the critic, who gives society something of lasting value.
"A person who evaluates works of art, such as novels, films, music, paintings, etc."
I do agree with the assertion that critics are essential in offering the society the valuable things in history, yet it is a bit improper to consider that critics are more important than artists in this field. In my observation, the two groups of people are interdependent on each other in the creation of greatest artistic works.
First, consider the supposition. If Vincent von Gogh and Picasso did not exist in the world, there would have been no possibilities for critics to judge and evaluate, let alone the provision of greatest works to the society. It is the works of artists that makes possible the assessment of critics. From this angle, some readers may come to the conclusion that artists, compared with critics, had played and have been playing a more significant role in offering works of ever-lasting value to human beings.
However, a second thought would instantly refute the conclusion reached above. Suppose no criticism from critics at all, it is difficult, to some degree, even impossible, for we common people with lower knowledge of art and beauty to appreciate the essence of the works, of course, I am not depreciating the public by saying that they are lack of appreciating abilities. Just take Von Gogh again as an example, his works was not recognized by his fellow peers including the artists until he died. Picasso was a bit luckier than Von Gogh insofar as his works were acknowledged when he was alive. Thus, we cannot overlook the functions that critics had in provision and coming down of greatest works.
Also the fact we should pay attention to is that greatest works, to some degree, are products of both artists and critics. It is well known that every artistic work, if wanted to be passed down from generation to another, must undergo many times of criticisms and modifications. That critics put forward the flaws time and time and artists correct them again and again make the greatest works possible.
In the final analysis, it is the cooperation between artists and critics that realizes the existence of works with ever-lasting value, thus enriching the pieces of arts in our society. And as time goes on, I assure that this collaboration will produce more and more precious creations.
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