More Than a Rock

The Educated Audience12

The more knowledge (including technical, psychological, historical, and personal) that a viewer brings to a photograph, the richer will be his experience.

—Minor White

A lot has been written about the skills and creativity required of artists in the creation of their work, but the view in the other direction is often neglected. Irrespective of all the important things related to making art, any artist who wishes to touch others with their work also should be aware that appreciation of art—getting the most out of the experience as a viewer—also involves a degree of skill and knowledge, an investment of time and attention, and an honest willingness to understand and to be moved by the work. This latter part is especially ...