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The artwork shown here was likely created for which of the following reasons?
a. utilitarian reasons because it is a design for a building -
This artist was able to create a piece of art that
c. is both utilitarian and aesthetic. -
What does this artistic creation represent?
d. The image represents art that was created for both aesthetic and utilitarian purposes.
Art Quick Check. Choose 1 correct answer per question.
1. A sketch shows the facade of a building and a blueprint of its layout sketched below.
The Aviary
by Sir William Chambers and J. Haberkorn
Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program
The artwork shown here was likely created for which of the following reasons?
a. utilitarian reasons because it is a design for a building
b. expressive reasons because it represents the artist's mood at the time
c. entertainment purposes because it will be a character in a movie
d. historical purposes because it captures a significant event at a famous castle
2. 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.
Pair of Lidded Vases
by An Unknown Artist
Digital image courtesy of the Getty's
Open Content Program
This artist was able to create a piece of art that
a. is only utilitarian.
b. is only aesthetic.
c. is both utilitarian and aesthetic.
d. is neither utilitarian nor aesthetic.
3. An ornate clock is decorated with sculptures of leaves and birds.
Wall Clock by André-Charles Boulle
Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program
What does this artistic creation represent?
a. The image represents art that was created for both entertainment and historical purposes.
b. The image represents art that was created for aesthetic reasons only.
c. The image represents art that was created for historical purposes only.
d. The image represents art that was created for both aesthetic and utilitarian purposes.
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