Art is for everyone and it exists everywhere. When it comes to appreciating an art painting，there is no right or wrong way. 19

·Know the artist. To know the artist is the first step toward appreciating an art painting. 20 Once you get familiar with the paintings from a particular artist，you will start relating to their unique style.

　　·21This is really tough. There are different styles and types of art mediums，realism，surrealism，and impressionism，to name but a few. So for beginners，it's advisable to keep things simple. Try to understand if the art you see is a watercolor，oil painting or acrylics(丙烯画) or sketch(速写) on paper. You also need to figure out the styles of the work-figurative(形象的) or abstract.

　　·Try and find a meaning. To read between lines and colors and understand what the artist means can be very difficult. 22 So here's a simple guide. Figurative paintings are easy because they are an honest description of emotions on the canvas(油画布)．Still，it doesn't you're your understanding is the same as the artist's. Abstracts attempt to create magic with shapes，lines and colors and their meaning is different for everyone who sees it.

　　·Search for emotions. Not every work of art will catch your eyes or emotions at first sight. 24 Explore the artwork with your eyes.

　　Once you are aware of these things，you will be able to break the ice with art.

A．Discover your taste and styles.

B．Know the type of art and medium used.

C．Some of these artworks will take time to reach you.

D．You just might find that art changes the way you see the world.

E．Learning something about the artist adds to the appreciation of art.

F．A simple art painting might be understood for different people.

G．The following ideas may help you join in the conversation between you and the artist.

语篇解读　当今社会艺术品很多，喜欢艺术的大有人在。然而欣赏艺术要求人们有一定的欣赏水平和艺术知识。本文从提前了解艺术家、了解艺术种类、发现其所含意义等几个方面向读者介绍了欣赏艺术画作的方法。

19．答案　G

解析　根据空前一句"When it comes to appreciating an art painting，there is no right or wrong way."可知，欣赏艺术画作没有什么对或错的方式。而下文从几个方面介绍了欣赏艺术画作的方法，所以，本空应为承上启下的句子。G项中的The following ideas为重点提示，引