![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/half-of-brits-admit-theyre-clueless-about-art-with-some-not-knowing-van-gogh/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/newspress-collage-24239707-1696318217038.jpg&description=ART ATTACK Published : 8:40, 3 Oct 2023 Updated : 8:40, 3 Oct 2023 HALF of Brits admit they're "clueless" about art as they struggle to name van Gogh paintings, a survey finds. A poll of 2,000 adults found that 46 per cent know next to nothing about legendary painters or their notable works. 2 Half of Brits admit they're 'clueless' about art and artists Credit: SWNS 2 The research was commissioned by DS Automobiles Credit: SWNS As many as 68 per cent revealed they couldn't name any paintings by Pablo Picasso, similarly 39 per cent couldn't name any by Vincent van Gogh. And 86 per cent couldn't identify artworks by Jackson Pollock. Prior to taking part in the study, 43 per cent hadn't heard of Henri Matisse, 54 per cent weren't familiar with Edvard Munch, and 78 per cent didn't know who Edward Hopper was. The research was commissioned by DS Automobiles as the brand reveals a series of art tours featuring the locations of 'public art' – statues, sculptures, murals, graffiti, and more, which can be seen for free. This comes as the study found 55 per cent admitted entrance fees or admission costs put them off visiting local art galleries, cultural attractions, or events. It also emerged 33 per cent aren't clued up as to whereabouts of local art initiatives, galleries, or public art installations. Julie David, managing director of DS Automobiles UK, said: 'When travelling, it's often easy to stop and take in your surroundings, running the risk of missing out on some of the accessible cultural experiences that the UK has to offer. 'We hope that our new Art Tour routes offer drivers the opportunity to experience more of the cultural experiences that the UK has to offer, whilst bringing a little bit of the French Art of Travel to the roads of the UK.' The study also found 46 per cent haven't heard of 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', 53 per cent aren't familiar with 'The Starry Night', and 62 per cent can't name any pieces by Banksy. More than six in 10 (63 per cent) also don't){kind=link}
HALF of Brits admit they’re “clueless” about art as they struggle to name van Gogh paintings, a survey finds.
A poll of 2,000 adults found that 46 per cent know next to nothing about legendary painters or their notable works.
As many as 68 per cent revealed they couldn’t name any paintings by Pablo Picasso, similarly 39 per cent couldn’t name any by Vincent van Gogh.
And 86 per cent couldn’t identify artworks by Jackson Pollock.
Prior to taking part in the study, 43 per cent hadn’t heard of Henri Matisse, 54 per cent weren’t familiar with Edvard Munch, and 78 per cent didn’t know who Edward Hopper was.