You look at a beautiful watercolor painting of a sunset when you are 20 years old. You look at the same painting when you are 50 years old. What can you infer about your separate reactions to the painting?

Question

(1 point)
• You will most likely have the same interpretation of the painting both times.
When you are 75 years old, you will analyze the painting the same way you did when you were
20 years old
• When you are 50 years old, you will have the correct interpretation of the painting
Your background and life experiences will influence your interpretations each time you look at the painting

Answer 1

The most accurate inference about your separate reactions to the painting is: Your background and life experiences will influence your interpretations each time you look at the painting.

As you age and accumulate more life experiences, your perspective and interpretation of art are likely to change, reflecting your personal growth and changing emotions, views, and understanding of the world.