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.

1 answer

The correct response is:

is both utilitarian and aesthetic.

Lidded vases typically serve a practical purpose (utilitarian) while also being designed with beauty in mind (aesthetic).