Art allows us to see through the eyes of others—so we see the world as we have never seen it before.
Learn to look and describe what you see.
Why art matters
Elements of art
Principles of composition
Describing what you see
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Develop the skills that will help you understand art — how it inspires feelings and thoughts through its styles and subjects.
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