Article: The insiders' guide to the art
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| The way to enjoy art is simple. The less you know, the better your experience. |
Are you one of those people who walk into an art gallery or a museum wanting to appreciate art but got nothing in the end? If your answer is Yes, this article is for you. Many people are interested in art but are afraid to admit it because they are intimidated by art. This article is of great help to those who would like to grasp the deepest meaning of great paintings, perceive classical musicals with a playwright's perception and gain insights into the artists' creative process.
The article begins with a few questions that everyone might have asked when they look at an art object or watch an art performance. 'How long should you look at a painting for?' and 'Where are the best seats for ballet?' are common questions that arise in people's mind when they are in an art gallery or a theatre. Knowing that Charlotte Rampling and Richard Eyre are some of those who share their tips in the article has certainly attracted my attention. Most people in the English speaking world know the names of the British-French actress and the English director or are admirers of their works.
It is an excellent way to divide the article into separate parts that focus on specific areas. Each of these paragraphs follows a question that demands an answer. The answer is then, provided by an expert in that particular field with an explanation and sometimes, a sharing of their personal experience.
I like the answer from Jennifer Higgie when asked what the best way to enjoy an exhibition is. She thinks rain is useful and a rainy weather makes it the perfect day for introspection. Is it a good time to do self-observation and reporting of your conscious inner thoughts, desires and sensations in front of a collection of artefacts on a day with heavy downpour? You may not agree with her idea, but it is a point that worth considering next time when you visit the museum.
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| 'Merging heads' from the Love, Loss & Intimacy Exhibition, National Gallery of Victoria, July 2010. How would you perceive the meaning of this painting? |
I like the answer from Jennifer Higgie when asked what the best way to enjoy an exhibition is. She thinks rain is useful and a rainy weather makes it the perfect day for introspection. Is it a good time to do self-observation and reporting of your conscious inner thoughts, desires and sensations in front of a collection of artefacts on a day with heavy downpour? You may not agree with her idea, but it is a point that worth considering next time when you visit the museum.
From the optimum way to appreciate architecture to the best way to experience movies, the article provides useful advice from critics, curators, artists, practitioners and professionals, whose expertise helps in the pursue of the enhancement in the readers' enjoyment of the art.
Other sources:
http://collectionsonline.lacma.org/mweb/ways.asp
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(cartoon) http://www.i-italy.org/15214/how-enjoy-art-pro
Blogger's photo collection ('Merging heads') - taken in the National Gallery of Victoria, July 9, 2010
Well written!
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