Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey Among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See

How does Bosker’s investigation of the contemporary art market challenge or reinforce traditional notions of artistic value?

How does Bosker’s journalism background journalist influence her approach to understanding the art world? Discuss the advantages and limitations of her outsider perspective.

Examine how Bosker’s understanding of beauty evolves throughout the book. What key experiences contribute to this evolution?

Evaluate Bosker’s critique of the art world’s emphasis on context and credentials. How does she propose people engage with art instead?

Analyze the tension between art as a vehicle for personal expression and art as a commodity. How does Bosker navigate this contradiction?

Discuss how Bosker’s investigation reveals the intersection of class, wealth, and art appreciation in society.

Analyze the role of language and art criticism in shaping how people understand and value art. How does Bosker’s perspective on art writing evolve throughout her investigation?

Examine how different figures in the book define “good art.” What do these varying definitions reveal about subjectivity in art appreciation?