Question

______ evaluates a piece in terms of its use of the elements of art.
a. marxism \t\t\t\tc. iconology
b. formalism \t\t\t\td. iconography

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Marxism: Focuses on social and economic structures, not art elements. Eliminate A.
• Formalism: In art criticism, it evaluates artworks based on formal elements (like line, color, shape) and their organization. This matches the description.
• Iconology: Studies the symbolic meaning of images, not just art elements. Eliminate C.
• Iconography: Identifies and describes symbols in art, not evaluating via art elements. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. Formalism