Question

PART A: Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?

A. Artists have realized that their art is more valuable when it’s destroyed or

performative, which has led to many shocking artistic performances.

B. The public is most moved by self-destructive art, as it can’t be preserved or truly

owned by anyone.

C. Artists have created destructive or shocking art to criticize the art world, but are

instead celebrated by the art world.

D. Professional artists aren’t capable of truly challenging the art world and market,

as they directly benefit from it.

Answer 1

C. Artists have created destructive or shocking art to criticize the art world, but are instead celebrated by the art world. Bansky's famous 'girl with Balloon' artwork was sold at an auction for 1.4 million dollars.

Step-by-step explanation:

Bansky is an artist favored by few, criticized by few and not recognized by other lot. His works are published all of a sudden with out any publicity, announcement and sponsorship involved.

When the auctioneer was about to take off the artwork of Bansky, it started to shred off by itself. It was a self-destructive piece of art and this made everyone go into a state of shock, anger and surprise. This was Bansky's idea of criticizing the art world as he was always disrespected for his attitude towards his take on art.

When he wrote 'Going, going, gone' on social media, he referred to the painting that shred off by itself that was later sold on a higher price at the auction.