"Mindful Viewing Enhances the Art Gallery Experience" Article in The Laurel of Asheville

TPS Board President, Cornelia Scibetta discusses strategies on how to view art. After reading the article, stop in the gallery and test out some of these techniques. 

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Excerpt: "When viewing art, there are some simple yet key steps to seeing the most that is there. Make it an enjoyable experience, take your time, be comfortable and be patient. As you look at the art, first see the big picture and then see the details. How does your eye move about the piece? Maybe from the most prominent colors and shapes to the smaller details. How do you feel as you look? How does it move you? Seeing up close is helpful to begin, but take time to step away to view from the distance of about six feet and then from different angles. Getting perspective in this way helps one to really see."