An alternative to galleries
When most of us think of works of art, we tend to think of pieces in galleries, whether they be famous
(1) (such as da Vinci's Mona Lisa) hanging on the wall, or bizarre
(2) (such as a pile of bricks with a red shoe on top).
Certainly, galleries are one of the main ways in which people can view art. Another way is to go to
a/an (3) . You don't have to be rich to attend (entrance is usually free), although if
you're going to bid for a Van Gogh, you'd better take your bank details with you.
They're actually a great way to learn about art, because the catalogue gives detailed information
about each piece, and there's often more variety than in a gallery. On any one day, there may be
(4) in pencil (artists generally do these before painting the actual picture),
(5) art (which includes sculptures and ceramics as well as paintings), collector's
(6) (anything from broomsticks to postcards), (7) paintings
(the catalogue will help you work out what the artist was trying to express) and even
(8) furniture.
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