Can you access art’s meaning just by looking at it?

Yes you can. You can because by looking at the art you can tell what the meaning is just by looking at it. When i am in art class i do the same thing  

Ithink collage romare bearden create emotional affecting images because we was able incorporate the use of crafts such as, craftwork quilts which was something learned by the necessity of making artwork out of whatever materials were available. it allows him to express his belief in the connection between social reality and art. he is able to share his personal experiences as an african-american, from the rural south to the urban north and to paris, through his work.