how do you view the arts?

How do you view the arts? To be honest, I hardly ever go out to view any art related material, but after this class I actually plan going out to more. I was never the type to get up and go view “art.” I don’t have any friends who are very big in that subject, so when I go out it’s usually to nerdy-type places, like LAN cafes, but hopefully with my interest in going to these events more, I think I can change their mind. Usually when I get assignments to get up and to go view things, I always felt out of place and very unsure about things. When it comes to the question on “how do I view the arts?” it really depends on the situation. First thing is my mindset. This can be confusing to a lot of people who are thinking, “Should I go in as a reviewer, or just a viewer?” I try my best to combine the two, but most of the time I go in as a simple viewer, just to see the art for what it is. Although it can be hard trying to remember everything. For large lecture halls I usually try to sit in a good spot and bring out my notebook to write notes, but still giving my full attention to the speaker and to what’s going on, which can be hard. For galleries, it’s pretty different, since there isn’t anyone to guide you. Instead of a notebook I only have my phone handy, taking pictures of the art shown, typing notes of what I think about each piece, and of course the artist’s name. I feel like by going to more, I sort of “perfected” and I really don’t have that much of a trouble with the events I go to. And that’s pretty much how I go on about viewing the arts.