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Course: AP®︎/College Art History > Unit 1
Lesson 8: Current issues in art historyShould Art Be Publicly Funded?
Public funding for art sparks debate. Supporters argue it enriches society, fosters creativity, and provides opportunities for artists. Critics claim it's not a government's role and funds could be better used elsewhere. The discussion helps us understand art's societal value.
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- At1:29, who is the only woman who appears in the right side of the photograph depicting Lyndon B. Johnson's speech?(5 votes)
- What is the NEH and the NEA?(1 vote)
- These are the National Endowment for Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts.(1 vote)
- Wouldn't crowdfunding be a viable alternative to government funding and funding by rich patrons?(1 vote)
- Yes, it is an alternative funding source. Croudfunding offers the possibility of "not-rich" patrons.(1 vote)