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Originally Posted by Florya
No they don't. All they have is their own personal opinion based on their individual perception. That's all anyone has. The only people that think they have this 'natural flair' are themselves, and that's an ego thing.
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That's simply not true. A person who has studied the history of art is likely to have more to say about the value of a piece of art than someone who isn't aware of the traditions, influences and various other contexts that have helped make the artwork what it is. Equally, a practitioner might have a greater (and thus more valuable) insight into the processes passed in achieving the work. Knowledge can fuel the ego, but they aren't the same thing.