Question

This French bed (bed (lit a la Polonaise) by unknown artist - Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program) communicates what cultural value?
a. peace
b. extravagance
c. frugality
d. independence

Answer 1

The French bed (lit à la Polonaise) typically conveys a sense of **b. extravagance**. These types of beds were often lavishly designed and adorned, reflecting the opulence and luxury of the period in which they were made. They were associated with wealth and high social status, emphasizing the cultural value of extravagance.