how can one develop his/her understanding of paintings?

Question

any form of art conveys something....and you need an open eyes to admire and understand them. how can one improve his understanding.

Answer 1

draw az much az u can

Answer 2

As you have rightly mentioned in the question,First and foremost need is to develop an open eyes to appreciate good work of art. While studying a work of art do not allow the mind to wander out to compare with some thing else. Books will help to understand the Artist to some extent. But, for me, the inner happiness I derive out of the the work of art is my guide. Words cannot express this. No need to get outside help to understand this. That will be some body's understanding not mine.

Answer 3

I found the best way was to study Art History and Humanities at university.

There are many courses you can enrol on but, if you don't want to make that sort of commitment, try reading a good art critics works. I like Simon Schama's books on Rembrandt and his current "Power of Art"

Answer 4

Hey Kesz,

In college they call it art appreciation, if anyone stays awake in the lecture hall and reads the gigantic book, they get a good appreciation for the masters, and styles.

Here are some sites that will help you with the History, Styles, concepts, etc.

Answer 5

for the inspirations,techniques you can always look at the great artists works & books.you can develope by understanding the nature of light&objects.start practicing with less objects like still-life,and carry a sketchbook,sketch things out,keep practising,and as you mentioned try to look at the beauty & compostion in the things surround you.any object canbe a painted,and able to presented...its just you have to look!

Answer 6

tack a art class and/or read up on art it has real help me in my art to know the work of the masters of art and so keep up the interest in art and have fun that is what it is all about.

Answer 7

there is lots of books that you can read, just go to you nearest library. Or take an art class or art history class. That is what I did and it work perfectly fine.