The Value of Art Appreciation

In defence of enjoying art

David (1501–1504) by Michelangelo. Marble. Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy. Image source Wikimedia Commons

The artworks that we come to admire tend to find their way into our hearts not only by merit but also for more personal reasons.

For me, I doubt I will ever forget the first time I saw Michelangelo’s David: I was 18 years old and travelling around Europe on a three-month trip — my first extended time away from home.