A new exhibit had just opened, a retrospective of the work of Philip Guston, and we proceeded through it as follows: Audra would walk right up to a canvas and eyeball it, sometimes tracing a contour in the air with her finger, because tracing helps her to see things better. “Oh, hello,” she’d say when she came across a new figure or a change of color. She asked questions: “Okay, there’s a big splotch here where it’s lighter?” What is the author’s perspective on Audra’s behavior at the art museum?

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The author envies Audra’s ability to appreciate simple things.

The author admires Audra’s determination to study and understand the paintings.

The author is embarrassed by Audra’s odd behavior.

The author is confused by how Audra can appreciate art without being able to see well.