Role of Art in Singapore 2P2 Wei Dong (28) Wei Xiao (26) Kai Jun (08)

Topic Discuss the role of art in Singapore We will be using PEEL for the 3 points

What is Art Arts are defined as the class of objects, production, expression, quality, or realm that subject to aesthetic criteria. Art also refers to the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.

Art is all around us On the Streets

Art is all around us In Museums… And Theaters…

Art is all around us Even in MRT Stations

Benefits of Art in Singapore Arts play a significant part in Singapore as it able to contribute a lot in the education sector. Arts also help Singapore socially by giving the country its unique identity and sustain a rich diversity. So, arts play a significant part in the country.

Point 1 (PEEL) Point 1 : Arts ensure that students get a well-rounded education and it contributes to their overall development. Evidence: In 2001, the Ministry of Education in Singapore has drawn up a set of initiatives to develop and enhance arts education in schools. It is said to help individuals reach their full artistic potential. A research from The College Review Board in United States of America has also shown that high school students who took art classes scored consistently better than their non-art peers.

Point 1 Elaborate: Arts motivate students to learn. It enhances reading, language and mathematics skills. Arts also encourage critical thinking skills. Link: This shows that arts are able to help students to learn better. Thus, it plays a significant part in Singapore’s education.

Point 2 Point 2: Arts help to give Singapore its unique identity and help to sustain a rich diversity Evidence: The Merlion is one example of Singapore’s unique identity. The Merlion is the trademark symbol of Singapore ever since the 1960s. Also, the National Art Gallery, opened in 2012, posses an image that creates a distinctive identity while retaining its cultural and historical significance. For example, the Sculpture Society in Singapore is a non-profit organisation that exhibits their works in Singapore and overseas to enhance artistic development through sharing, raise the standard of sculpture and its appreciation in Singapore and promote bilateral exchanges between Singapore sculptors and sculptors of other countries through organized activities such as exhibitions, workshops, talks, symposia and field trips.

Point 2 Elaborate: Singapore distinguishes herself from others by the way Singapore presents herself. Singapore makes use of arts to sustain a rich diversity of the things available in the country. The sharing of art pieces with other countries allows Singaporeans to develop their skills and come up with new ideas to provide a wide range of products for the people. Link: This shows that arts play a significant part in Singapore as it help the country socially by giving Singapore its unique identity and sustains a rich diversity.

Merlion

Point 3 Point 3: The art may be a form of bridge that will help to link all Singaporeans together Example: National Day Parade songs helps to unite Singaporeans of different race. The singing performances staged only during the Chinese lunar ghost festival (Ge Tai) is a form of art that embodies our culture in it. It allows Singaporeans to know more about the ghost festivals in Singapore through watching the performances.

Point 3 Elaborate: Arts in the form of music is one important aspect that helps to bring different races of Singaporeans together. Songs like NDP songs and traditional songs help different races to bond with each other and learn their culture. Link: From these examples, it has shown us how significant the Arts play in Singapore, especially in bringing people of different races together regardless if it is for entertainment or business. h

Conclusion To conclude, arts play a significant part in Singapore. Singaporeans can be taught with the right values so that the flaws of arts will not affect them. Arts had proved itself worthy thus far as it has helped the country in the education sector as well as in the social platform. Therefore, arts do play a significant part in Singapore.

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