There was a time when art museums saw themselves as virtual temples of quiet contemplation. After all, for the eyes and mind to be able to respond deeply to works of art, they need a certain amount of peace and quiet.
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Nowadays, however, art museums can be more like bustling town squares, where all manner of high energy, high decibel activities might take place. A recent visitor to the Getty recounts how the cacophony of crowds, dancers, and music actually led him to an unexpected insight into the art he came to view.
