It would certainly spur the artistes and their backers if the highest arts awards are conferred by the most eminent officers of the land, the President or Prime Minister, which is a common practice among the culturally advanced countries.

• 这样看来，如果全国最高的艺术奖项，由国家最高领导人，总统或总理来颁发，肯定能激励艺术工作者和他们的支持者。