Especially when it comes to abstract art, people tend to criticize. While I understand art is subjective and if it doesn’t appeal to someone, it’s totally okay, I don’t understand how to respond appropriately to a formal acquaintance or extended family member when they blatantly and mockingly tell you that “this is not art, it’s just lines/random patterns, it’s nothing special” et cetra, just to find amusement in the way you react to the statements.

Topics: art, conversation, ettiquette, social networking, social skills, interpersonal interactions