Introduction: How To Look At A Painting

After reading the introduction in The Annotate Mona Lisa, I now have a better understanding and insight on the basics of art. Although the introduction states that art is a universal language, I have come to realize that it can be viewed or mean different things by every individual.  The painting “The Raft of the Medusa” gives a good example how art can be portrayed by many aspects of a painting such as composition, movement, etc. I would say that I am not very educated on art history, and I am very excited to take this class to have a better understanding.