Summary: Good taste involves knowing yourself and seeking out art that resonates with you while also expanding your knowledge. It is important to engage with challenging works, as this helps develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of art. Ultimately, anyone can cultivate good taste if they are willing to explore beyond their comfort zone.
The more ignorant we are, the more likely it is that we will be dazzled by mediocrity. Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul, as Alexander Pope said. [1|1] Good taste is accumulated through wide knowledge. (View Highlight)
One sure way to appreciate the canon is to trace the chain of influences backwards. (View Highlight)
The more you sample, the better and broader your taste will be. The more you stick to what already speaks to you, the more limited and narrow your taste. Call it good taste or don’t, it’s all the same. (View Highlight)
