According to John Berger, an individual is unable to truly comprehend an art piece because of mystification, the state of being mystified. We are unable to appreciate and understand a work of art because we set expectation prior to even gazing at the piece. We assume that the piece will be mystifying and impassable, difficult to comprehend. But why is that? Why is it that an individual cannot engage in an intense mood of interaction and appreciation of art? Art is meant to speak to its audience and tell them a story not mystify them. For example, I was able to go beyond the boundaries of mystification by interacting and letting myself be amazed by a panting titled Jenny Cassatt and her son, Gardner by Mary Cassatt. The painting spoke to me, and from that very moment I discovered that art truly is marvelous.
To begin with, Art is the expression of human creativity, skill and imagination. A unique art pieces allows for its audience to develop their own stories from their own perspectives. When it comes to imagination there is no right or wrong, for all initiatives are different. Even the most abstract paintings can be self-interpreted, yes paints by Leonardo di Vinci, Michelangelo and many other profound artists are comprehensible. The enjoyment of art is the fact that everyone has a different way of viewing …show more content…
Who is the lady in the painting, why is the boy so depressed, why are they laying on one another? What is their relationship? I jotted down that fact the background itself was vibrant but the overall atmosphere of the piece was saddening. There was a woman and a child in the painting, and they both had a miserable expression. After having acquired my information I came down to the conclusion that the woman in the picture was an adult figure to the boy and the two were facing some internal
To begin with, Art is the expression of human creativity, skill and imagination. A unique art pieces allows for its audience to develop their own stories from their own perspectives. When it comes to imagination there is no right or wrong, for all initiatives are different. Even the most abstract paintings can be self-interpreted, yes paints by Leonardo di Vinci, Michelangelo and many other profound artists are comprehensible. The enjoyment of art is the fact that everyone has a different way of viewing …show more content…
Who is the lady in the painting, why is the boy so depressed, why are they laying on one another? What is their relationship? I jotted down that fact the background itself was vibrant but the overall atmosphere of the piece was saddening. There was a woman and a child in the painting, and they both had a miserable expression. After having acquired my information I came down to the conclusion that the woman in the picture was an adult figure to the boy and the two were facing some internal