gre issue 131 范文参考_GRE写作

gre issue 131 范文参考

　　Besides, arts reveal not only the otherwise hidden ideas and impulses of a society but also the mainstream ones, which is an inevitable result of the reflection of peoples recognition and expectation. Since art creation is related to the social development to a large extent, it tends to reveal the peoples thinking in the social changes as well as some eternal asthetical preferrences in peoples value system. I turn first to the mainstream aspects. For instance, the sculpture of Venus, though without arms, reveals the common concept of beauty as elegant, tender and tranquil. Likewise, the Statue of Liberty suggests the mainstream impulse of the society as an assertion of freedom, equality and independence. I turn next to the hidden aspects. Take the comedies of Charlie Chaplin, who and won worldwide fame because of his silent movies, for example. Most of his movies were produced at the time of rapid development of capital economy. They not only make people laugh, but also expose labors anger with the policies and bitter condition at that time. Implicitly, the hidden conflicts and impulses can be noticed.

　　Yet, it is not sufficiently reliable to understand a society merely through its arts. For one thing, except art, the observation of a society requires a comprehensive understanding of a multitude of elements, such as economy, education, laws and lifestyle. For another, the reflection by art may sometimes be misleading, because part of the artistic products will be utilized by political power as tools of reputation peddling and influence maintaining. These artistic products contribute little to show the ideas and beliefs of the social public.