Art appreciation is deeply subjective, shaped by individual history and knowledge. The concept of the 'beholder's share' explains that viewers complete art through personal experiences. Research indicates that the more ambiguous the art, the more pronounced the differences in interpretation among viewers. While fandom can provide community, disagreements among fans often arise over differing perceptions, which should not lead to animosity, but rather be recognized as part of the subjective nature of interpretation.
Art is never finished; we complete it from our own experience. Brain scans show that the more ambiguous the art, the greater differences in interpretation between people.
Fans' differences of opinion don't have to be a reason to get mad at each other. The reason for those differences might be something that's also good for us.
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