1 Works of art

Britain lost more than 33,000 works of art, including a Picasso masterpiece, to foreign buyers last year.

Visual arts:
Painting, sculpture, photography and graphic design
Art museums/ art galleries
Art exhibitions
Literary works
Performing arts : ballet opera
Folk art

2 Develop their artistic skills

Achieve their artistic potential
Stimulate their imagination and creativity

(People who love art) have more innovative ideas
Can express their emotions creatively

(Music, art activities) reduce stress and anxiety
Is a good leisure activity

3 The art industry

Create jobs
Attract many tourists
Contribute to the economy
Is an important source of government tax revenue

4 Give financial support to artists

Artists: painters, musicians and sculptors
(Artists) receive financial support from the state
State-funded art galleries
Government funding
(Government) have more important concerns
(Government) respect artists' freedom of expression

Private donations
(Artists) Sell their artistic creations
Earn money
Art lovers and art collectors

Art collectors are spending huge sums of money on these purchases.

5 Public art/ works of art displayed in public spaces

Public art:
Sculptures, statuses, monuments, murals and well-designed street furniture

Streets, squares and parks
Give character to a city
Statuses of famous people in the city's history
Educate people about the city
Promote a sense of pride in the city
Attract many tourists
Enrich the cultural life of cities
Bring art into people's everyday life
Can relieve stress

Listening to music such as that of Beethoven can relieve stress.

Anti-war works of art
Promote peace and goodwill
Works of art made from recycled materials
Promote environmental awareness

6 Traditional music

Folk music
International music
(Music) can relieve stress
Express emotions
Inspire people
Lift people's spirits
Is a good leisure activity
Is an important form of expression
Is a universal language
Build connections among people
(Great music) transcend cultural boundaries
Is an integral part of our lives

7 Musical instruments

Play musical instruments
Improve concentration and memory
Help them develop good learning habits

8 The music industry

Create jobs
Employ large numbers of people
Is an important source of employment
Pay taxes to the government
Contribute to economic growth
Music festivals
Attract many tourists