Your first time in a gallery may be a frustrating experience – supposedly, the purpose of any exhibition is to give people an opportunity to enjoy someone’s painting. However, if you’re alien to the world of art, you may find it hard to derive pleasure from the process. So what is it that others see and you don’t? Why are some paintings considered timeless pieces of art while others, seemingly identical, are dubbed disposable? This article is, first and foremost, for those seeking the key to the conscious consumption of art.
