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DoodlerDude t1_je9wnsg wrote

Reply to comment by pablorepe in You might like paintings more if you stop to read the gallery labels - people high in openness, and those with limited art experience, liked paintings more after reading information about the artist and their technique. by Litvi

Nah, adding some historical context can really add to the enjoyment of an artwork.

Personally the more I learn about the impressionists, the more I enjoy their paintings.

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pablorepe t1_jebnmcg wrote

I am afraid I am too influenced by Susan Sontag's approach to art to be convinced by that, but I have to recognise that you have a point there.

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DoodlerDude t1_jebxeze wrote

I don’t know why you would need someone else’s “approach.” You either enjoy something or you don’t. More context either works for you or it doesn’t. Who cares what Susan Sontag has to say.

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pablorepe t1_jec7cwg wrote

Need... Uhm... It's useful in the same way that you need English. To expand your world.

Or just communicate. It's great when you find other's thoughts that you can take as yours.

As long as we don't take it too much seriously, I suppose.

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