While the economy is booming in many countries, the funding for arts has been decreasing. The main reason is that some people overly emphasize social services such as medical care and education, but underestimate the intangible role of the arts as they find it difficult to quantify their benefits. If we were to judge something by its material value, social service surely plays a more direct role in benefiting peoples life than the arts. For example, education empowers people with knowledge and skills that make capable workers. Improving healthcare system leads to better public health and better quality of life. Tackling environmental issues can make the earth a better place for us to live. If the taxpayers money is put into the development of infrastructure, living standard would be increased. However, these do not necessarily increase the happiness of people as they are by nature emotionally connected to the world around them. That is to say the quality of life does not solely depend on materialism. Humans are emotional beings and need not only bread to eat but also roses to enjoy. It is the arts that deal with the non-material aspects of life such as passions, values and relationships which significantly influence peoples feelings and judgments. The arts in many various forms have to do with humans inner feelings and value system which are ultimately central to peoples behaviors. Another important benefit is that the arts inspire people to see their world from a personal point of view which is usually very unique and creative. And creativity and innovation is a crucial quality for an individual to excel in society and make the best of their life. Other values of the arts include relaxation and entertainment, safe way of channeling energy and passion, enhancing understanding between cultures and races. To conclude, the arts are as important as basic social services for humans, although they benefit us in different ways. To maintain a healthy and robust society, governments should offer financial support in all areas of society including the arts.
在许多国家经济蓬勃发展的同时，对艺术的资助也在减少。主要的原因是有些人过分强调社会服务，如医疗和教育，但低估了艺术的无形作用，因为他们发现很难量化他们的利益。如果我们用它的物质价值来判断某件东西，社会服务无疑会对人们的生活起着更直接的作用，而不是艺术。例如，教育赋予的知识和技能，使有劳动能力的人。完善医疗卫生体系，更好的公共卫生，提高生活质量。解决环境问题可以使地球成为我们生活的更美好的地方。如果纳税人的钱投入到基础设施的发展，生活水平就会提高。然而，这些不一定会增加人们的幸福感，因为他们天生就与周围的世界有着情感联系。也就是说，生命的质量并不能完全依赖于唯物主义。人类是情感的人，不仅需要面包，也需要玫瑰来享受。艺术是一种艺术，它处理生活的非物质方面，如激情、价值观和人际关系，这些都会影响人们的感情和判断。艺术中的各种形式，都要与人的内在情感和价值观做一对的，最终是人的行为。另一个重要的好处是，艺术激发人们从一个人的角度去看他们的世界，而这通常是非常独特和创造性的。创新和创新是个人在社会中出类拔萃的重要素质，是他们生活中最好的品质。其他价值观的艺术包括放松和娱乐，安全的方式，引导能量和激情，加强文化和种族之间的理解。要总结，艺术对于人类来说同样重要，尽管他们在不同的方式中受益。为了保持一个健康和健全的社会，政府应该在社会的各个领域，包括艺术，提供财政支持。