Introduction: How to look at a painting

After reading the introduction, I am looking forward to learning about the different ways to look at art pieces to gain a better understanding of what story or message an artist is trying to depict through their artwork. I realized that I can get much more out of an art piece through analyzing. The introduction talked about several analyzing methods including color, composition, movement and mood. A painting that stood out to me is Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. What I like about this painting is the whirling movement of what seems like clouds in the sky.