> But I also think you sometimes need to learn how to look at art. This is a key point. Many people assume they can judge art because they have eyes. But it re

> But I also think you sometimes need to learn how to look at art. This is a key point. Many people assume they can judge art because they have eyes. But it requires experience, knowledge, immersion and time to develop appreciation for it. An analogy that just occurred to me: I have some really good organic dark chocolate right now, that is 90% cacao. I love it. The taste is intense but also balanced, with a silky mouth feel, and the berry notes really come through. My kids detest it and would much rather eat cheap milk chocolate from the corner store. What is better? Well, let’s not be so contrarian that we insist that better is simply a matter of perspective. The fine chocolate is better. My kids just don’t have good taste (yet).