A floral vase is shown. The body of the vase is white with flowers in a vase painting on the sides. The top and the bottom of the vase are painted in a maroon color with white flowers with green leaves.

Question

Pair of Lidded Vases
by An Unknown Artist

Digital image courtesy of the Getty's
Open Content Program

Question
This artist was able to create a piece of art that
(1 point)
Responses

is only utilitarian.
is only utilitarian.

is only aesthetic.
is only aesthetic.

is both utilitarian and aesthetic.
is both utilitarian and aesthetic.

is neither utilitarian nor aesthetic.
is neither utilitarian nor aesthetic.
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Answer 1

The correct response is:

is both utilitarian and aesthetic.

The vase serves a functional purpose (utilitarian) while also being visually appealing (aesthetic) due to its decorative design.