Read the claim about artists.
In the past, the most famous painters, such as Da Vinci and Rafael, achieved their fame due to their extraordinary talent. In contrast, artists of today may possess very limited skills. The success of a modern artist often results from a genius for marketing or selling ideas rather than artistic ability.
Which statement below best supports the claim with evidence?
For example, Georgia O’Keefe became famous for her delicate and unusual paintings of animal skulls and flowers.
For example, Damien Hirst became famous for a silver shark in a tank, preserved with formaldehyde.
For example, Paul Gaughin became famous for colorful, symbolic paintings of Tahitian women.
For example, Mark Rothko became famous for his colorful abstract paintings in which color bleeds.
The statement "For example, Damien Hirst became famous for a silver shark in a tank, preserved with formaldehyde" best supports the claim with evidence.
The best statement that supports the claim with evidence is: "For example, Damien Hirst became famous for a silver shark in a tank, preserved with formaldehyde." This statement provides evidence of a modern artist's success being attributed to a unique and attention-grabbing concept rather than pure artistic ability.
The statement that best supports the claim with evidence is:
"For example, Damien Hirst became famous for a silver shark in a tank, preserved with formaldehyde."
This statement supports the claim because it highlights how Damien Hirst achieved fame not necessarily through his artistic skill or talent, but rather through a controversial and attention-grabbing concept of preserving a shark in a tank. This suggests that success in modern art can be attributed to marketing or selling ideas rather than purely artistic ability.