What Makes a ‘Good’ Painting and Why Do We Admire It?

Examples

1. A rainbow on a cloudy day makes you feel happy, just like a good painting.
2. You see a picture of a dancing cat and it makes you laugh out loud.
3. A calm sea in a painting feels peaceful, like the end of a long day.

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See also

• How Do Paintings Last for Centuries?
• Why Do We Have Different Kinds of Music Genres?
• Why Do We Feel Sad When Listening to Music?
• Why Do Artists Use Color Theory?
• Why Do Paintings Make Us Feel Emotions?

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