Introduction to Painting

After reading the introduction I found it interesting that there is a significant difference between viewing art and really seeing it.  Acquiring more knowledge and devoting more time to art history will allow one to have a more engaging and enhanced experience with art. I liked how the intro gave a descriptive example on how to analyze a painting using traditional criteria. The example they used was “The Raft of the Medusa” by Theodore Gericault.  I liked how they explained Gericault’s use of color and contrast to depict varying emotions.