高中二年级英语(人教版)上册 Unit 3 Integrating Skills 2

　　Another function of art is enriching real life, as art is part of everyday life. Art helps people to learn to think creatively. In art things are not always what they seem to be. Art objects in a park are sometimes funny. Very often you can hardly tell what they are. People need such creative moments. It helps them to balance their minds. When we see art like that all around us, it helps to make life more interesting.

　　Finally, art is often seen as a way to instruct the audience. Statues of heroes from the past remind us of our history. Paintings and other art objects can also help us to realise which goals we should set for ourselves and inspire us in our everyday work.

　　Because ideas about society change and every period of time has its own taste, there is always a need for new art. We can still appreciate art works made in the past for their beauty, but they are often too valuable to be placed in public buildings. Besides, they also often need special protection.