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
The images pictured here were created
for similar purposes but convey diļ¬erent
messages. Which of the following best
describes the purpose and message?
A. The purpose was to record an
important historical event, and both
are telling a story of wealthy people.
B. The purpose was to create a
utilitarian product, and the message
was to advertise the product.
C. The purpose was to create
aesthetically pleasing art that
conveys a message of daily life
events.
D. The purpose was to record historic
events, and the message was life in the time of war
by Nicolas Lancret
Digital image courtesy of
the Getty's Open
Content Program
Woman Ironing
by Edgar Degas
Courtesy National
Gallery of Art,
Washington
The images pictured here were created
for similar purposes but convey diļ¬erent
messages. Which of the following best
describes the purpose and message?
A. The purpose was to record an
important historical event, and both
are telling a story of wealthy people.
B. The purpose was to create a
utilitarian product, and the message
was to advertise the product.
C. The purpose was to create
aesthetically pleasing art that
conveys a message of daily life
events.
D. The purpose was to record historic
events, and the message was life in the time of war
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer that describes the purpose and message of the two artworks is:
C. The purpose was to create aesthetically pleasing art that conveys a message of daily life events.
Both "Dance Before a Fountain" by Nicolas Lancret and "Woman Ironing" by Edgar Degas depict scenes from daily life, showcasing activities typical of the time and social context they represent, while also emphasizing aesthetic qualities.
C. The purpose was to create aesthetically pleasing art that conveys a message of daily life events.
Both "Dance Before a Fountain" by Nicolas Lancret and "Woman Ironing" by Edgar Degas depict scenes from daily life, showcasing activities typical of the time and social context they represent, while also emphasizing aesthetic qualities.