Why is it important to see works of art in person and in physical condition rather than virtually?

Question

Whats the difference in seeing a work of art up close and in person in comparison to seeing it virtually on the internet or through some mechanical reproduction? Is there some kind of personal connection or emotional affect that you get when seeing art close up? Please explain.

Answer 1

you can see in many angles.3d views.perspective,orthogonal etc..you can feel the texture .some times you can touch too and have some inner satisfaction.seeing is life..seeing mechanical reproduction is lufe less.u can personally kiss and enjoy..u can enjoy kissing scenes in a movie too.if possible always have a personal connection and emotional effect by seeing i person.

Answer 2

It's important because when you see a reproduction on your computer screen, the image is only going to be as big as your screen whereas the original artwork could take up the space of an entire wall. Also, the color of the reproduced artwork, wether it is a virtual reproduction or a printed one, is always going to have a different color to it than the original artwork. Furthermore, when you go see a painting in person, you can see the individual brushstrokes or lack of brushstrokes, which can be very impressive to see. I know of some paintings for the 1400s or 1500s that were painted on metal instead of wood and being able to see them in person is much better than seeing a reproduction, since the metal has an incredible shine to it. I also think that it's better to see a painting in person because you can see more of the details in the original than in the reproductions that you see on the internet.

BTW: If you're viewing sculptures, seeing them in person is always better, because then you get a 360 degree view of the piece instead of a picture of one. Also, it allows you to see the texture of the glazes or finishes on the piece.

Answer 3

Important? IDK

But... seeing art work virtually and then seeing it "live," you can notice the difference. Virtual doesn't catch everything. Virtual doesn't do "shiny" very well, for example. And there isn't enough resolution to see, say, drawings under the paintings. And a statute you are stuck with one viewpoint (in a picture). OK, a reproduction would depend on the skill of the person reproducing it, but the skill isn't going to be as much as the original creator.

I like more seeing art in person, but if I can't, virtual is OK