Essay Archive - The National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts
There are few things in today’s modern world that can bring as much joy and satisfaction as seeing a beautiful painting, an intricate sculpture, or hearing a powerful piece of music. These works do not spontaneously create themselves. Rather, each one has its designer and maker. And each one of these creators was once at a starting point, where they did not possess the skills necessary to fulfill their artistic visions. Through formal education, and other methods of assistance, however, they are given....
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