Reading Reaction Journal #3

Reference:

Call for investment in the arts. (2009, Sep 21). BBC News. Retrieved Sept 22, 2009, from

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8266153.stm

Summary:

In the article “Call for investment in the arts” the author describes the importance of investment in arts of London, and the two famous men, Johnson and Spacey, claimed that the investment in art should not be reduced. London’s tourism is a necessary part of its economy and most visitors travel to London because of its art and culture. But in recent months, the investment in arts has been reduced; some people considered that museums and theatres are a luxury. Johnson and Spacey claimed that London was remarkable for arts and culture and also both of them are valuable natural resources for London. During the slump time, we should protect and not stop the investment in distinct cultural life to save our business.

Reaction:

After reading this article, I though that combining art and culture is the way to help the social development; as an art student I should be conscientious about learning professional knowledge and using it to create wealth for myself and also for my country. Art is not just a personal aesthetic behavior, it also can create wealth; culture is not just a nature recorded of the facts in the past; if it is used in a sensible way, it also can create wealth.