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:

Formalism in art criticism focuses on the formal elements (like line, color, shape) of an artwork. Marxism focuses on social/economic context, Iconology on symbolic meaning of images, and Iconography on identifying symbols. So Formalism evaluates art via Elements of Art.

Answer:

B. Formalism