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GATE 2022 XH2 (English) – Question 22

Reasoning and Comprehension · Verbal reasoning and comprehension · 2 marks · Multiple select

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?

  1. The subject must have a personal meaning for the painter.
  2. The painter is able to communicate and justify the significance of its subject selection.
  3. The painter and the public agree on what is significant.
  4. The painting of the subjects is driven by public demand.

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Correct answer: (A) The subject must have a personal meaning for the painter.; (B) The painter is able to communicate and justify the significance of its subject selection.; (D) The painting of the subjects is driven by public demand.

Explanation

The passage says that the painter and the public must agree about what is significant (C is needed). It says that the subject "may" have a personal meaning (so A is not a must), and it says nothing about justifying the choice of subject (B) or about public demand driving the painting (D).