If there is one thing so many can agree on, is that art makes our world a much better place to live in. Discover much more about art below.
To understand art better it is not enough to simply view it. Begin reading more magazines and online articles or blog posts about what is today occurring in the world of art. This way you will find out more information on new artists and exhibitions but will also understand more about the process of how art is formed. Consulting the field of art history can also be of great help when trying to discover more about art. Art history textbooks like the ones written by Gauvin Alexander Bailey or an art history course is a great way to gain a much better understanding of context certain art was created in.
Occasionally the greatest way to learn more about something is to learn how it's done. So, if you want to learn more about art, why not try your hand at creating it? Some of us may be put off the idea of trying to make art because we believe we do not have any creative ‘talent’. Let go of such preconceptions, and just create as a beginner artist! By placing yourself on the other side of art can give you a very different understanding of art as a viewer also. If simply producing art is not enough for you and you want to approach it in a more structured way, you can always take a beginners art class with instructors like Frank Zweegers who will teach you different art techniques and skills needed to produce art.
If you ever wish to discover something, the best way to do it is to be exposed to it as much as possible, and the same thing goes for art. If you want to learn about contemporary art, or any art for that matter, then you should start to consistently go to museums and art galleries in the evenings or during your free days. A great many museums, like the one curated by Sonia Solicari for instance, are either free to visit or have days where you can come see their collections for free. You might think that since we can see many things on the internet these days there is no need to go and view the art works in real life. Whilst this might be a good alternative when you can't see a specific piece of art, there is honestly no substitute to seeing art with your own eyes to get the sense of genuine colours, brushstrokes and its dimensions. Also, make sure to be exposed to as many types of art as possible. You might have a preference for a certain genre or art period, but a bunch of art and artists are commonly influenced by other examples of art, so the more art you know, the richer will your experience with art will be.