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Assess the view that only well-known works of art can be considered great.
It is easy to conflate fame and popularity in the form of eyeballs, awards and a massive price tag with an artwork’s greatness. But metrics alone do not make an artwork great. Art simply needs to exist — from nothing to something — therein lies the greatness of a piece of art.
‘In a free society, there should be no restrictions on freedom of speech.’ Discuss.
Freedom of speech depends on our audience size. The larger the audience, the more we need to regulate. If not, they’ll regulate us. It’s a free society.
‘An appreciation of music is vital for a fully rounded education.’ How true is this of your society?
Music is an important aspect of life, but determining how much music to include in the school curriculum that purports to provide a fully rounded education is quite an issue.