How to appreciate art slowly – and why doing so is good for you

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In our fast-paced age, we often look at art in a hurry.

在快节奏的时代，我们经常匆忙地观看艺术作品。

At galleries, people spend only three seconds looking at an artwork.

参观博物馆时，人们平均只看一件作品三秒钟。

Art historian Olivia Meehan promotes a method called 'slow looking'.

艺术史学家奥利维亚·米汉提倡一种“慢看”的方法。

By observing deeply, we can build a deeper connection with art.

通过深入观察，我们可以与艺术建立更深的联系。

This practice not only helps us relax but changes our experience.

这种练习不仅能让我们放松，还能改变我们的体验。

Vocabulary (English)

快节奏: fast-paced
艺术史学家: art historian
提倡: promote
深入: deeply
联系: connection

How to appreciate art slowly – and why doing so is good for you

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