This chapter explores how one goes about looking at artwork and analyzing it whether it is music, paintings, or some other form of expression. To do this successfully, you must use elements the artist uses to create his piece as guidelines for evaluation, rather than historical facts. One piece that is noted is 'David'. By looking at the unique style Michelangelo uses combined with knowledge of the time, you can have a better understanding of the piece. Another point discussed is Asian art. One common mistake people make is evaluating their style only accepting a more western style as 'the correct way', because it is more dimensional and distinct. Also westerners tend to not appreciate form in the same way oriental painters do, thus creating conflict in style that we find unappealing. Another point discussed is the difference in interpreting basic art. …
