ENJOY ABSTRACT ART
Suzanne Jacquot
Madeline Denaro
Are you curious about abstract art in order to purchase a piece for your home, do you have a desire to learn abstract art, or are you bewildered by it altogether? Here are a few ways to increase your appreciation and understanding of how to view and enjoy abstract art.
Abstract Art is viewed differently than referential art. Often there is no obvious subject. Try these steps when viewing:
Stand quietly in front of an abstract art image. Relax your analytic thought processes as much as possible. Allow the image to affect you and be ready to “step in” a new experience, ie, the world of the artist.
Experience the energy of the painting. Let that feeling well up and connect with you in your body and heart. Be curious to explore the image with your senses and intuition.
Notice where the energy of the painting engages your own feelings, memories, moods, and thoughts. Notice if it arouses your own imagination.
Notice shapes and colors and their relationships and interactions. Notice the interplay between light and dark and the depth of the painting.
Notice how you are led around the image.
Notice patterns, rhythms, mood of the painting. Let curiosity be your guide.
Be enriched and nourished by the experience knowing that it was created by an artist who wants to share their world with you. You may be able to learn about the artist’s intentions, inspirations, cultural background, artist philosophy, etc. This will enhance your connection to the artist and the art.
You are not going to resonate with all abstract art and that is natural. But, in doing so, you will learn more about what you like and don’t like. Even that can give you an experience that may expand your ideas and world view.
Abstract Art can be a powerful way to release energy, be soothed and comforted or experience edginess, learn about own likes, dislikes and imagination and give you new ways to look at your life and the world.
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