Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
ESSAY #304 FROM OUR BOOK
It is irrefutable that nowadays, because of technology, armchair tourism through which we can see historical objects and works of art on a computer, has gained popularity. However, I disagree, that public museums and art galleries will no longer be needed. In fact, I believe that their popularity will grow even further.
First of all, computers can never replace real public museums and art galleries. No matter how real and vivid computer images are, they are only images and can never be likened to the historical objects and works of art that we see in real or even might be allowed to touch with our fingertips. The difference can be compared to seeing the picture of a mango rather than actually eating it.
Secondly, visiting real museums and art galleries is a rewarding experience in many respects. For one thing, it is a good exercise. While people make the trip to a museum or art gallery and then stroll about on site, they get some exercise, which does a lot of good to their health. People generally go with family and friends and enjoy a lot. They also learn about the culture and tradition of the place. All this broadens their horizons, which can never be done by the passive activity of seeing something on the computer screen.
Finally, I believe that after seeing these objects and museums, our craving to actually see these increases even more and so we make efforts to go and see these places. The overwhelming number of tourists to these places that has been increasing year after year can prove this. At certain times, especially when it is temporarily impossible for us to visit museums and art galleries in person, we can get a rough picture of what is on display on site. However, what we see from a computer screen is, after all, not exactly the same as what we see and feel with our own eyes on site.
In conclusion, armchair tourism is there today but museums and art galleries will still be needed
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