Proponents of art censorship argue that it is necessary to protect public morality, preserve traditional values, and prevent the spread of harmful ideas.

Opponents of art censorship argue that it violates freedom of expression, stifles creativity and innovation, and is ineffective in achieving its goals.

Promoting artistic excellence is not a common argument in favor of art censorship, as it is generally seen as a subjective and difficult-to-define goal.

Promoting artistic excellence is not a common argument against art censorship, as it is generally seen as a positive outcome of artistic freedom.

Censorship is the term for the idea that certain types of speech or expression should be restricted in order to protect public morality.

National security is the term for the idea that certain types of speech or expression should be restricted in order to protect national security.

Child protection is the term for the idea that certain types of speech or expression should be restricted in order to protect children from harmful content.

Obscenity is the term for the idea that certain types of speech or expression should be restricted in order to prevent the spread of obscenity.

Artistic excellence is the term for the idea that certain types of speech or expression should be restricted in order to promote artistic excellence.

Political correctness is the term for the idea that certain types of speech or expression should be restricted in order to promote political correctness.

Promoting traditional values is not a common argument in favor of art censorship in the United States, as it is generally seen as a violation of freedom of expression.

Promoting artistic excellence is not a common argument against art censorship in the United States, as it is generally seen as a positive outcome of artistic freedom.

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and assembly, prohibits the government from establishing a religion, and guarantees the right to bear arms.

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the government from censoring art.

The Supreme Court case that established the First Amendment's protection of artistic expression is Reno v. ACLU.