I think a lot of art that is considered “inappropriate” is intended to grab the public’s attention and is supposed to be controversial to send a message to society. There are many government programs that are funded with the help of citizen’s taxes, and so the amount of taxpayer’s money that would goes towards the NEA is a very small percentage. Cutting the funding of the NEA is wrong, because it strips artists from showcasing all of their hard work and talent. Artists express their feelings in different ways, and so nudity, sexuality, and political and religious standpoints, and other controversial content should be funded and allowed in museums and galleries so that we can understand and respect different beliefs and ways of looking at subjects in our society. One suggestion for museums or people who oppose the art would be to include some of the topics that would be showcased in the museum in a pamphlet or an online website, or even have a separate section in the museum with a warning, saying that the content may be offensive. So, if people dislike the works so much, then they can avoid looking at it. Additionally, a majority of the public probably lacks a general understanding of art, so why should they play a role in determining the value of a work of art? In my opinion, the works should remain in museums and the NEA should become fully functional once more to serve as a reminder to appreciate and respect works of art and their
I think a lot of art that is considered “inappropriate” is intended to grab the public’s attention and is supposed to be controversial to send a message to society. There are many government programs that are funded with the help of citizen’s taxes, and so the amount of taxpayer’s money that would goes towards the NEA is a very small percentage. Cutting the funding of the NEA is wrong, because it strips artists from showcasing all of their hard work and talent. Artists express their feelings in different ways, and so nudity, sexuality, and political and religious standpoints, and other controversial content should be funded and allowed in museums and galleries so that we can understand and respect different beliefs and ways of looking at subjects in our society. One suggestion for museums or people who oppose the art would be to include some of the topics that would be showcased in the museum in a pamphlet or an online website, or even have a separate section in the museum with a warning, saying that the content may be offensive. So, if people dislike the works so much, then they can avoid looking at it. Additionally, a majority of the public probably lacks a general understanding of art, so why should they play a role in determining the value of a work of art? In my opinion, the works should remain in museums and the NEA should become fully functional once more to serve as a reminder to appreciate and respect works of art and their