Do you prefer visual arts or music?

[Khyrpa]

Music doesn't need analysis. If you truly think it does you've been tricked by people who don't know a thing about music.

I think you're describing a consumer's approach to art (not in a derogatory sense, mind you; by consumer I mean just that - someone observing a piece of art rather than creating it). Delving into the details and technicalities behind a piece of art will usually do little to increase the enjoyment you receive from it, in fact some people (myself included) would argue that this would ruin the experience.

But among creators of art, analysis holds a high and rightfully deserved place. There is tons of theory going into the creation of both visual art and music. In some way, with how much artists and musicians know about their medium, analysis is unavoidable. Understanding exactly what makes you love a painting or a musical piece helps you become a better creator yourself.

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This. I have to say I enjoy analyzing a lot though. Maybe because creating and learning gives me enjoyement.

If you want to become a good artist, think long and hard about what you are interested in artistically and what your influences are. Then look at your influences and think about what it is that makes you enjoy their work so much. Then adapt and integrate that aspect into your own work. After that, create your own art.

When for example looking at someones painting. If its in any way traditional, you will get to the fundamental skills (composition, form, perspective, color, etc.) Which you have to then steal to create your own art. And that stuff is taught in schools.
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