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When we view art, we often walk through galleries glancing at beautiful pictures until one catches our eye. What causes us to take pause and really examine the image? Did the artist use bold colors and execute the piece with precision? Does the subject of the piece draw us in and command our attention ? The famous art critic John Berger has said that “We only see what we look at. To look is an act of choice. As a result of this act, what we see is brought within reach – though not necessarily within arm’s reach.”