After conducting some research about women and ancient art, Jacqueline provides you with some facts to use in your upcoming group presentation. All of her researched facts appear correct to you except one. Which of her “facts” seems INCORRECT?

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Documents show that women worked alongside men creating artworks such as textiles, carved capitals for architecture, and manuscript illustrations.

Documents show that women worked alongside men creating artworks such as textiles, carved capitals for architecture, and manuscript illustrations.

The art that women produced during ancient times wasn’t as good or as important as the art produced by men.

The art that women produced during ancient times wasn’t as good or as important as the art produced by men.

There is proof from the Middle Ages that women produced important works of art, even if they haven’t been as recognized as men for their works.

There is proof from the Middle Ages

Answer 1

The statement that seems INCORRECT is:

"The art that women produced during ancient times wasn’t as good or as important as the art produced by men."

This statement reflects an outdated and erroneous belief that devalues the contributions of women in the arts. While historical records may have favored male artists and their works, it is generally accepted today that women created important and significant artworks throughout history, even if they were not recognized as much as their male counterparts at the time.