I think you're being a bit harsh. I can barely do simple algebra right now but I like math. I liked my math classes in high school and college because it felt satisfying to both learn and solve problems. It felt challenging in a unique way that my brain had never been forced to do before. It felt good that I was above average at it and it felt good to understand something something that started off looking like gibberish.
You can love paintings without knowing anything about how to paint.
You can love paintings without knowing anything about how to paint.