Wall Clock by André-Charles Boulle

Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program

Question
What does this artistic creation represent?
(1 point)
Responses

The image represents art that was created for both entertainment and historical purposes.
The image represents art that was created for both entertainment and historical purposes.

The image represents art that was created for aesthetic reasons only.
The image represents art that was created for aesthetic reasons only.

The image represents art that was created for historical purposes only.
The image represents art that was created for historical purposes only.

The image represents art that was created for both aesthetic and utilitarian purposes.
The image represents art that was created for both aesthetic and utilitarian purposes.

1 answer

The most accurate response would be:

The image represents art that was created for both aesthetic and utilitarian purposes.

This is because a wall clock is not only a decorative piece (aesthetic purpose) but also serves a practical function of telling time (utilitarian purpose).