Response to Jenna Haelys post, "Knowledge vs. Emotion"

Q: Do you think it is better to possess knowledge about a work of art or to interpret it in a personal way?


I believe art is open to interpretation and no one has the write to tell someone that their art, or opinion on a work of art, is bad or wrong.  But if the personal interpretation of a viewer claims that the work is intended to evoke, for example, feelings of joy and happiness when the artist, standing right next to them says, "no, that is not what i meant," then who is right, the person who has zero knowledge of the art or the one who created it?
Also, if someone learns about the work of art there is potential that it could be over analyzed and ruin the 'moment' that occurs when they then look at it.  But if one were to not possess any knowledge at all there is a chance this could lead to ignorance.  
I do not think knowledge is better than personal interpretation or visa versa.  There needs to be an equal balance of both.