PrepTest 22, Section 2, Question 18
To classify a work of art as truly great, it is necessary that the work have both originality and far-reaching influence upon the artistic community.
To classify a work of art as truly great, it is necessary that the work have both originality and far-reaching influence upon the artistic community.
To classify a work of art as truly great, it is necessary that the work have both originality and far-reaching influence upon the artistic community.
To classify a work of art as truly great, it is necessary that the work have both originality and far-reaching influence upon the artistic community.
The principle above, if valid, most strongly supports which one of the following arguments?
By breaking down traditional schemes of representation, Picasso redefined painting. It is this extreme originality that warrants his work being considered truly great.
Some of the most original art being produced today is found in isolated communities, but because of this isolation these works have only minor influence, and hence cannot be considered truly great.
Certain examples of the drumming practiced in parts of Africa's west coast employ a musical vocabulary that resists representation in Western notational schemes. This tremendous originality, coupled with the profound impact these pieces are having on musicians everywhere, is enough to consider these works to be truly great.
The piece of art in the lobby is clearly not classified as truly great, so it follows that it fails to be original.
Since Bach's music is truly great, it not only has both originality and a major influence on musicians, it has broad popular appeal as well.
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