In the chapter “A Rough History of Modern Aesthetics,”  Schopenhauer states that “Aesthetic perception is interpreted as the avenue to optimum knowledge and action, as the acquisition of the correct view of things.” I agree with this that there is knowledge to be gained when a viewer looks at art. I believe that art speaks to those who take the time to understand it and appreciate it. If you glance at it you will not be able to see the deeper meaning. I disagree with Kant who says that, “the object is perceived solely in the presence of its appearing.” I do not think that the purpose of art is solely just to look at it and feel it without learning the knowledge it possesses. A painting has something to say. It goes beyond emotions. Like they say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” There is more to art than the image.