Less than 30 seconds.
That's about how long I can hold my breath, gargle mouthwash, or last in a staring contest.
And it's also how long research tells us the average museum-goer looks at an artwork.
So yeah, not very long.
Which raises the question, how much can you understand something you've looked at for less than half a minute?
You might be missing an incredible love story.
Or a hidden Easter egg that unravels an entire mystery.
And the further you go down that rabbit hole, the more meaningful your experience with the art becomes.
In this episode, we'll explore how to look at art.
And see more than meets the eye.
