Originally Posted by
Brian Ellis
"Simple visual appreciation" can be a misnomer. There isn't necessarily anything "simple" about visual appreciation. To me visual appreciation comes from a little knowledge and learning. That's how I learn to appreciate. It doesn't mean I intellectualize every painting or photograph I see but if I appreciate it it's usually because I know something about it. If I know nothing there's only two reactions, "I like it" or "I don't like it." There's no room for "it's not immediately appealing but if I knew more about what the artist was doing and what's going on in the image I might like it."
Which doesn't mean I end up liking everything I learn about. But at least I'm not automatically dismissing everything that doesn't have instant appeal.
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