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HOW TO TRULY EXPERIENCE JOY THROUGH ART

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HOW TO TRULY EXPERIENCE JOY THROUGH ART

by Peter Ashworth on Dec 04 2024
A painting is not a picture of an experience, but is the experience.” Mark Rothko, painter Some of life’s greatest moments are when we are experiencing a truly deep emotional connection with a place, a person or an object. Art, by function and purpose, is created to create joy, and good art does even more. Great art can create feelings that go past feel-good emotions….and can tap deeply into the feelings of amazement and personal transcendence…even Nirvana.
How to Understand What “Good” Art Is

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How to Understand What “Good” Art Is

by Peter Ashworth on Dec 03 2024
How to recognize, appreciate, and understand what “good” art is by examining its elements, cultural and personal significance, emotional resonance, and the craftsmanship involved. - Peter Ashworth Art