esson 9 Behind the Pictures

Read and Think

(P. 191)Behind the Pictures

We often feel that art is difficult to understand. Indeed, we usually think

= It is difficult to understand art.

that we should have special knowledge in order to enjoy a work of art.

= so that we can enjoy

As a result, many of us feel that only a special group of people can enjoy

=

art. This, however, is not true. One of the major functions of art is to give us

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pleasure. Therefore, the important thing is how we feel about a work of art

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and what pleasure we can find in it.

However, having some background knowledge about a painting may help us

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appreciate it better. The following is some background information about three

famous paintings. Read and see how it helps you appreciate each work better.

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