The Value of Arts and Culture to People and Society

Arts The general value of arts and culture to society has long been assumed, while the specifics have just as long been debated. Try to imagine society without the humanising influence of the arts, and you will have to strip out most of what is pleasurable in life, as well as much that is educationally critical… and socially essential.

This evidence review makes the case for the arts and culture’s values in economic, health, societal and educational well being.

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Publisher:
Arts Council England
http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/