Question

which statement about alexander calder’s sculptures is true?
○ his maquettes are large, finished sculptures.
○ they are realistic in style.
○ they are abstract, with shapes that suggest real objects.
○ they have complicated shapes that intersect at opposing angles.

Explanation:

• Maquettes by Calder are small models, not large finished sculptures, so the first option is false.
• Calder's sculptures are abstract, not realistic, so the second option is false.
• Calder's sculptures are abstract with shapes that suggest real objects (like his mobiles with organic/geometric shapes hinting at forms), so this option is true.
• His sculptures (especially mobiles) have flowing, balanced shapes, not complicated intersecting at opposing angles, so the fourth option is false.

Answer:

They are abstract, with shapes that suggest real objects.