If there is one thing many can agree on, is that art makes our world a better place to live in. Learn more about art in the next paragraphs.
If you ever want to understand 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 begin 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 go to or have days where you can come see their collections for free. You might think that since we can see everything on the internet these days there is no need to go and see the art works in real life. Whilst this may very well be an excellent alternative when you can’t see a particular piece of art, there is truly no substitute to seeing art with your own eyes to get the sense of real colours, brushstrokes and its dimensions. Also, ensure 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 frequently influenced by other examples of art, so the more art you know, the richer will your experience with art will be.
To understand art better it is not enough to merely view it. Start reading more magazines and online articles or blog posts about what is currently occurring in the world of art. This way you will discover about brand-new artists and exhibitions but will also understand more about the procedure of how art is created. 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 an improved understanding of context certain art was produced in.
Occasionally the greatest way to discover more about something is to discover how it is done. So, if you want to learn more about art, why not try your hand at creating it? Some of us might be put off the idea of seeking to create art because we think we do not have any artistic ‘talent’. Let go of such preconceptions, and simply create as a beginner artist! By putting yourself on the other side of art can give you a really different understanding of art as a viewer as well. If simply creating 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 create art.