Question

question 13

which of these colombian artists is known for representing voluminous figures both in paintings and sculptures?

fernando botero
edgar negret
doris salcedo
débora arango

Explanation:

Identify the artist's signature style

The question asks for a Colombian artist famous for depicting "voluminous figures" in both paintings and sculptures. This signature style of exaggerated volume and proportion is globally recognized as "Boterismo."

Evaluate the given options

• Fernando Botero: Renowned Colombian figurative artist and sculptor whose signature style depicts people and figures in large, exaggerated volume.
• Edgar Negret: Colombian abstract geometric sculptor known for constructionist works using iron and aluminum.
• Doris Salcedo: Colombian sculptor and installation artist whose work addresses political violence and memory, using everyday objects.
• Débora Arango: Colombian expressionist painter known for her provocative, socially and politically charged paintings, not voluminous figures.

Select the correct match

Fernando Botero is the artist uniquely defined by this voluminous style.

Answer:

• Fernando Botero (Correct answer)
• Edgar Negret
• Doris Salcedo
• Débora Arango