Question

what is the subject matter of this piece of art?
a. the theater
b. the emotion created by the colors
c. the dancers traditional costumes
d. ballerinas rehearsing

Explanation:

The painting shows ballerinas in rehearsal. The subject matter refers to what is depicted in the artwork. Options a (the theater) is too broad as the focus is on the dancers. Option b (emotion from colors) is about the effect of colors rather than the main subject. Option c (dancers' costumes) is a part of the scene but not the main subject. The main subject is clearly the ballerinas rehearsing.

Answer:

d. ballerinas rehearsing