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'beautiful' in the qn below should be seen BOTH literally and metaphorically. With regard to the latter, think about how the arts contribute to a world with no violence, war and prejudice, where everyone is gracious and kind towards one another, blah blah blah....

The link to the article above can apply to both....on the literal level, it helps beautify our landscape, adding to its aesthetic value....(BUT note graffiti can sometimes be seen as ugly, destroying the beauty of the surroundings....)

On the metaphorical level, some of the murals give us insights into the culture and heritage of other ethnic groups, allowing us to understand them better....understanding of cultures different from others is crucial if we are to dispel any prejudice we have of them; this understanding helps to promote peace and stability, since conflict is only a result of fear and misperception towards others who are different from you.....

Such murals not only capture our heritage and beautify the place, they also attract tourists! Ipoh (Malaysia) is famed for the murals adorning the facades of its traditional shophouses in its old town....Many traditional villages and towns in Europe also have such murals....

Qn: The arts cannot change the world, but they make it more beautiful. Discuss this view with reference to one of the following: painting, sculpture or music. (Cam. 2007)