I think that most of Art needs a bit oft commitment to be consumed and understood, you cannot expect to immediately understand a piece oft Art just because you can see colour and hear sound. It boils down to education, as you need to learn most things in manageable steps. What im saying is: if someone offers to show you something they like, they are likely a good resource to guide you through the experience.

“Oh! you have to go to this 4 hour 17th century italian Opera with me! You will love it!”

So you've never been dragged to Swan Lake?