how you appreciate an arts or visual arts?

answers1: Actually I don't dig those famous paintings on historical
museums that has some meaning whatsoever, but I do know what I like. I
go for visual interests, technicality, freshness and concept.
answers2: Google art theory & art history.
answers3: Hi. You sound as if you really know how to be an artist
without our help. I can only tell you about European Art and I hope
you will not change your own work. I think the best book about art
that all art students read when they are in college is " The Story of
Art " by Gombricht. That gives you a whole picture of the history and
art appreciation, but it is long and if English is not your first
language it might be tedious. <br>
The very best thing I could think of for you might be to get the
series of programmes on Video, CD , DVD. made by Sir Kenneth Clarke
called " Civilisation." That gives you everything you could want and
you can watch them over and over again. I hope you can get them.
Perhaps on Ebay. <br>
Good luck with your painting.