In my opinion, art is definitely not a waste of time. i believe that it can help people tremendously. Just because it doesn’t necessarily physically help people with getting them cleaner water, it can help in many other ways. Art helps with mental illness, relieving people from their daily stressors, education, and general growth of mind. By learning to play an instrument, it is shown to strengthen your mind. Painting and coloring is shown to improve stress levels.
Art also is used in architecture, proving that it actually can help needy communities. It allows for the building of schools, hospitals, and even clean water fountains. I also believe that art is not as taken advantage of as it should be. When school systems cut funding, the arts programs are typically the first to go. If we don’t even have a well rounded understanding of the benefits of art, how can we decide if it is “OK” to do or not?
Your comment:
“When school systems cut funding, the arts programs are typically the first to go. If we don’t even have a well rounded understanding of the benefits of art, how can we decide if it is “OK” to do or not?”
resonates with me. Why do you think this is?