Question
Marat Assassinated by Jacques-Louis David. Marat lies dead in a tub holding a paper and pen next to a writing desk.
Why do you think the artist included the inscription on the wooden desk in the image above?
a.
symbolism
b.
to tell the viewer who the image depicts
c.
to demonstrate a tombstone
Why do you think the artist included the inscription on the wooden desk in the image above?
a.
symbolism
b.
to tell the viewer who the image depicts
c.
to demonstrate a tombstone
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is: **b. to tell the viewer who the image depicts.**
The inscription on the wooden desk identifies the figure in the painting, providing context and clarity for the viewer about who Marat is and the significance of his assassination.
The inscription on the wooden desk identifies the figure in the painting, providing context and clarity for the viewer about who Marat is and the significance of his assassination.