Requisites for the Object in Appreciation

With regard to the requisites for the object (artwork), first, the elements of beauty, namely, all the physical elements of the artwork must be well-harmonized, centering on the purpose of creation. Second, there should be harmony between the Sungsang (motif, purpose, theme, conception) and the Hyungsang (physical elements) of the artwork.

In appreciation, since a work of art is a completed piece appearing before the appreciator, those qualities which the artwork already has can not be changed at will by the appreciator. Yet, as was pointed out earlier, the appreciator’s resemblance to the artwork can be enhanced through the subjective action of the appreciator. When displaying works of art, it is also important to prepare the environment in terms of location, background and lighting, in order to create an appropriate atmosphere for appreciation.