Should famous artworks have such a high price tag?

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Selected thesis

It is appropriate for famous artworks to be very expensive.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    High prices encourage owners of famous artworks to preserve them.

  • Pro claim 2

    High prices reflect the cultural value society places on famous artworks.

  • Con claim 1

    High prices can encourage people to treat famous artworks as financial investments.

  • Con claim 2

    It is unethical to spend life-changing amounts of money on objects.