Question

Dance Before a Fountain
by Nicolas Lancret

Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open
Content Program


Woman Ironing
by Edgar Degas

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington

Question
The images pictured here were created for similar purposes but convey different messages. Which of the following best describes the purpose and message?
(1 point)
Responses

The purpose was to record an important historical event, and both are telling a story of wealthy people.
The purpose was to record an important historical event, and both are telling a story of wealthy people.

The purpose was to create a utilitarian product, and the message was to advertise the product.
The purpose was to create a utilitarian product, and the message was to advertise the product.

The purpose was to create aesthetically pleasing art that conveys a message of daily life events.
The purpose was to create aesthetically pleasing art that conveys a message of daily life events.

The purpose was to record historic events, and the message was life in the time of war.

Answer 1

The best option that describes the purpose and message of the images "Dance Before a Fountain" by Nicolas Lancret and "Woman Ironing" by Edgar Degas is:

**The purpose was to create aesthetically pleasing art that conveys a message of daily life events.**

Both artworks focus on scenes of daily life and leisure, capturing moments that reflect the social experiences of their time.