Art vs. Pornography

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Censorship is a very sensitive issue in the art community. In art, it is a way to stop a piece of work, that is considered inappropriate, to show to people. There is a very big difference between pornography and art. We define pornography as another form of entertainment and we define art as a form of expression. Art and pornography focuses on different ideas and they have different intentions. Censorship in art depends on how we see it. As a Catholic, I believe that our body is sacred and that it should not be shown to everyone. There should be a limitation when it comes to exhibiting art that involves censorship. Artists should think deeply if some people may find their work offensive or too liberal. But I respect and value the freedom of expression everyone has. Since art is a form of expression, artists have the right to express what they feel through art. So if certain artists wants to show their work, they should find places where censored art works are acceptable. Artists themselves pay taxes so it is reasonable that the funds be used for art. Some forms of art may teach people history and life lessons which can be good for the public’s sake, the main reason for public funds. Paintings, sculptures, music, dance and all other art forms make our surroundings beautiful and relaxing, so it will not hurt if some of the public money be used for art. But if the work is considered offensive by some, I don’t think it is right to use the public’s money. People may feel disrespected if they find out that the funds are used to support offensive work of art instead of using them to help solve some problems of the country. For me, the decision whether an artwork is censored or not, goes to the people viewing the “art”. Each of us has our own beliefs and we know what’s right from wrong. No one will get hurt if we find a certain art offensive. If we decide not to see
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