Interpretations can be judged by coherence, correspondence, and inclusiveness. An artwork is not necessarily about what the artist wanted it to be about. A critic ought not to be the spokesperson for the artist. Interpretations ought to present the work in its best rather than its weakest light. The objects of interpretation are artworks, not artists.
All art is in part about other art.
No single interpretation is exhaustive of the meaning of an artwork. The meanings of an artwork may be different from its significance to the viewer. Interpretation is ultimately a communal endeavor, and the community is ultimately self-corrective. Good interpretations invite us to see for ourselves and to continue on our own. Understanding the Contemporary .