Plato said that art is an imperfect reflection of the real world because______________?
Correct answer: B. Art describes only what appears and not what is real
- A. Art presents only part of the world
- B. Art describes only what appears and not what is real
- C. Art tells lies about the world
- D. Art is an exaggeration of the world
Explanation
For Plato, reality consists in ideal Forms, whereas art imitates the visible world, which is already an imperfect copy of those Forms. Art therefore presents appearance rather than ultimate reality.
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