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For a painting to succeed, it is essential that the painter and his public agree about what is significant. The subject of the painting may have a personal meaning for the painter or a common person; but there can also be the possibility of their agreement on its general meaning. It is at this point that the culture of the society and the period in question precedes the artists and her/his art. Renaissance art would have meant nothing to the Aztecs, and vice versa. If, to some extent, a few intellectuals can appreciate them both today, it is because their culture is a historical one. Its inspiration is history and all known developments to date.
According to the passage, which of the following is/are NOT necessarily among the attributes needed for a painter to succeed?
For a painting to succeed, it is essential that the painter and his public agree about what is significant. The subject of the painting may have a personal meaning for the painter or a common person; but there can also be the possibility of their agreement on its general meaning. It is at this point that the culture of the society and the period in question precedes the artists and her/his art. Renaissance art would have meant nothing to the Aztecs, and vice versa. If, to some extent, a few intellectuals can appreciate them both today, it is because their culture is a historical one. Its inspiration is history and all known developments to date.
According to the passage, which of the following is/are NOT necessarily among the attributes needed for a painter to succeed?
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For success in painting, it is important that the artist and the public agree on what is significant. The personal meaning of the subject and public demand are not essential to this process.
Updated On: Nov 21, 2025
- The subject must have a personal meaning for the painter.
- The painter is able to communicate and justify the significance of its subject selection.
- The painter and the public agree on what is significant.
- The painting of the subjects is driven by public demand.
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The Correct Option is A, D
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Understand the context of the passage.
The passage emphasizes that for a painting to succeed, both the artist and the public must agree on what is significant. However, the artist’s personal connection to the subject is not strictly necessary, and the public's demand for the subject is not essential either.
Step 2: Evaluate each option.
Option (A): Incorrect, the passage does not require the subject to have a personal meaning for the artist; agreement on significance is more important.
Option (B): Correct, the passage does imply that the painter must be able to communicate and justify the significance of the subject matter.
Option (C): Correct, agreement between the artist and the public on significance is a key requirement.
Option (D): Incorrect, the passage does not suggest that public demand drives the subject matter of the painting. The focus is on the agreement between the artist and the public, not public demand.
Hence, the correct answers are (A) or (D).
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