A visual designer is asked to describe the difference between a work of visual art and a work of graphic design. Which answer reflects an acceptable view of this difference?

Question

A. Visual art seeks to place foundational elements in a frame, whereas graphic design does not.

B. Visual art may or may not deliver a message to a specific audience, whereas graphic design MUST deliver a message to a specific audience to be effective.

C. Visual art is rooted in a society's culture while graphic design is rooted in a society's commerce.

D.Visual art is the product of artists, but artists rarely find work as designers.

Answer 1

B. Visual art may or may not deliver a message to a specific audience, whereas graphic design MUST deliver a message to a specific audience to be effective.

This answer effectively captures a key distinction between visual art and graphic design. Visual art can be open to interpretation and may not have a specific audience in mind, while graphic design is typically created with a clear intent to communicate a message to a specific audience.