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Appreciation  In the process of researching and comparing
different works of art I chose to go to both Gilcrease and
Philbrook museums. I believe the buildings and the surroundings
of the buildings have a lot to do with how successful the museum
is. Both museums have an elaborate entrance way which would lead
the visitor to believe that once inside the same grandeur will
continue. Upon entering Philbrook the awe from the exterior
continued throughout the museum; on the other hand Gilcrease was
rather disappointing to the viewer, especially after the
beautiful entrance way. To me it looked as if most of their time
has been spent on the exterior.  Gilcrease as a whole was an
enormous let down; from the pieces of art to the way the pieces
were light. The lighting gave Gilcrease a cold and crypt like
feeling which made me rush through the museum. If there were any
pieces of art with bright coloring or great detail the
atmosphere was sure to kill it. Somehow