Museum

One of the best parts about going to a museum, besides seeing the artwork, is observing the people looking at the artwork. No two people act the same in a museum, but there are a few common traits that can be found in certain types. The first type, the most common, is the bored viewer. This is a viewer who is A) been looking for a long time, B) not interested in the art, or C) very hungry or tired, D) was dragged along by a parent, spouse, significant other, grandparent, school trip, etc. or E) all of the above. Regardless of the reason, this viewer spends very little time at each work. If he or she stops to look at all, it is brief and usually just a once-over followed by an eye-roll. However most work is overlooked as they slowly meander through the rooms, chatting or texting or just zoning out.
The second type of person is the mildly interested. These are generally people who enjoy art, perhaps even make it themselves, but are not sophisticated enough to fully grasp the deeper meanings that are supposedly in there somewhere. They look at every painting, but stop longer at some than others. Their opinions often have a great deal to do with color and overall appearance and little to do with subject matter and historical context. They don't usually notice the finer details but are often hoping to learn and therefore try hard to stay focused. This can only go on for so long, though, and if they are forced to stay in the museum for an extended period of time, it is highly likely that they will become a type 1 person.
The third type is the most obnoxious of all: the artiste. These are the people who, when looking at a painting, stare for a great deal longer than anyone else, read everything written on the information card next to the painting, and make a loud comment about its deeper meaning to their companions, or perhaps a stranger if they could not coerce anyone into joining them on their day of enlightenment. They feel a need to let everyone know how they feel about the painting, but prefer to state their opinions as facts rather than points of view. These are the people who will ruin the museum experience and should be avoided at all costs.