In chapter 6, two important ways of looking at art are discussed. The first is called the cognitive theory which proposes that the purpose of art is to communicate a type of language through the media created. The second theory is called expression theory which says that art is meant to convey a particular emotion. Although both theories have their merits, I believe that they are lacking singularly and must be combined together to form a more comprehensive, overall view of the meaning of art. Art does have the ability to explain a narrative, propose an idea, and visually describe a situation. However, I believe that this more analytical approach to looking at a work of art takes a back seat to the emotion that you first feel when you are presented with a new piece of art.
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