whose appreciation springs from the discerning heart
Does "whose appreciation springs from the discerning heart" mean "art is understood from the depths of heart"?

Sentence:
Unlike advertising, art has a reputation for being above things vulgar and mercenary, a form eternal rather than social whose appreciation springs from the discerning heart.

Question

whose appreciation springs from the discerning heart
Does "whose appreciation springs from the discerning heart" mean "art is understood from the depths of heart"?

Sentence:
Unlike advertising, art has a reputation for being above things vulgar and mercenary, a form eternal rather than social whose appreciation springs from the discerning heart.

Answer

Hi and thank you Luke :)

Answer

Hi there Pineapple!  More or less, yes, it does mean that. To be a bit more precise, the sentence says appreciation or judgment of art comes from the heart, and what you feel.  Hope that helps.