Voice and Characters in "Raymond's Run" — Unit test
Question 1 • LCS-Teacher Remediation-M/J Language Arts 3_Q1
Read the claim about artists.In the past, the most famous painters, such as Da Vinci and Rafael, achieved their fame due to their extraordinary talent. In contrast, artists of today may possess very limited skills. The success of a modern artist often results from a genius for marketing or selling ideas rather than artistic ability.
Answer
A
For example, Georgia O’Keefe became famous for her delicate and unusual paintings of animal skulls and flowers.
B
For example, Damien Hirst became famous for a silver shark in a tank, preserved with formaldehyde.
C
For example, Paul Gaughin became famous for colorful, symbolic paintings of Tahitian women.
D
For example, Mark Rothko became famous for his colorful abstract paintings in which color bleeds.
Explanation
The claim contrasts the exceptional artistic skill of famous painters in the past with modern artists whose fame may come from marketing or an attention-grabbing idea. Damien Hirst’s preserved shark in a tank is the clearest example of a modern artist becoming famous for a striking concept rather than traditional painting skill. The other choices describe artists known chiefly for their paintings.
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