1.    Knowledgeable and Thoughtful Collectors – These collectors use their expertise, discernment, and intellectual depth to decide which artists and artworks to collect.

    2.    Trend-Driven Collectors – Some collectors follow fashion trends, exhibit herd mentality, and lack deep understanding, making their choices more about social status than personal conviction.

The passage acknowledges that collecting art is often a deeply personal activity shaped by factors such as personal taste, financial capacity, aesthetic judgment, and art historical knowledge. It also suggests that while some collectors might reject negative descriptions of their motivations, others may find them accurate.

It seems to be discussing how art collecting is both an intellectual pursuit and a social activity, influenced by individual beliefs and external pressures. 

This passage explores the motivations and rewards of art collecting. It explains that the art world offers various rewards, from financial gains to social prestige and personal fulfillment. Some collectors seek economic appreciation, social status, or intellectual engagement, while others collect to leave a legacy.

The section on “The rewards of collecting art” describes how collectors receive external validation from dealers, artists, fellow collectors, and friends. Financial rewards, media attention, and market recognition can also be motivating factors. However, the most profound experiences often come from personal, emotional reactions to art. The passage includes anecdotes from notable collectors, such as Claude Berri and Eugenio López, who describe being deeply moved by great artworks.

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