Question

A four-poster bed is framed in intricately carved golden posts, covered with a lacy blue spread, and draped with a canopy of blue cloth.
Bed (lit à la Polonaise)
by unknown artist
Digital image courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program

This French bed mostly communicates what cultural value?
(1 point)

peace

extravagance

frugality

independence

Answer 1

extravagance

The gilded carved posts, lacy spread, and ornate canopy emphasize luxury and wealth, signaling opulence rather than simplicity or independence.