In many of his sculptures, artist Richard Hunt uses broad forms rather than extreme accuracy to hint at specific people or ideas. In his first major work, Arachne (1956), Hunt constructed the mythical character Arachne, a weaver who was changed into a spider, by welding bits of steel together into something that, although vaguely human, is strange and machine-like. And his large bronze sculpture The Light of Truth (2021) commemorates activist and journalist Ida B. Wells using mainly flowing, curved pieces of metal that create stylized flame.
Which choice best states the text’s main idea about Hunt?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) He often depicts the subjects of his sculptures using an unrealistic style.
A
He often depicts the subjects of his sculptures using an unrealistic style.
(Choice B) He uses different kinds of materials depending on what kind of sculpture he plans to create.
B
He uses different kinds of materials depending on what kind of sculpture he plans to create.
(Choice C) He tends to base his art on important historical figures rather than on fictional characters.
C
He tends to base his art on important historical figures rather than on fictional characters.
(Choice D) He has altered his approach to sculpture over time, and his works have become increasingly abstract.
D
He has altered his approach to sculpture over time, and his works have become increasingly abstract.
(Choice D) He has altered his approach to sculpture over time, and his works have become increasingly abstract.
The main idea of the text is that Richard Hunt's sculptures often use broad forms and abstract shapes to represent specific people or ideas, showing that he has moved towards a more abstract approach to his art over time. His early work with Arachne and his recent piece The Light of Truth both demonstrate this shift towards abstraction in his sculpture.