Cora is examining one of her classmate’s photos at the school art show. When she first looks at the image, she believes it is a black and white photo of the shore with the tide rolling in at night. However, upon closer inspection, Cora notices that the sand is in fact gravel and the tide is actually a close-up image of a damaged car bumper. She recognizes this because she has similar damage to the bumper on her own car. What is Cora using to help her understand and interpret this image?
Cora is using her personal experience and knowledge to help her understand and interpret the image. By recognizing the damage on the bumper and comparing it to her own car, she is able to see the image in a different light and understand its true content. This shows that our personal experiences and background knowledge can greatly impact how we perceive and interpret art.
