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IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample Answer Essay: Film as Art

Prompt

Many people believe that film is a less important art than other forms such as literature and painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

#film as art#artistic hierarchy#cultural value#accessibility#medium legitimacy

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 argues film's artistic merit; Band 9 deconstructs the premise of ranking art forms, showing that importance depends on criteria (audience, technical innovation, thematic depth) and avoiding aesthetic hierarchy.

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Key concepts in this essay

Medium-specific artistic techniques and expression
Cultural legitimacy and institutional recognition
Accessibility and democratic audience reach
Artistic depth vs. commercial appeal

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Treating 'film' and 'literature' as monolithic categories without acknowledging quality variation within each
Ignoring the accessibility and reach of film vs. written art
Making value judgments without addressing what 'importance' means (cultural impact, artistic depth, etc.)

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