Question

in many of his sculptures, artist richard hunt uses broad forms rather than extreme accuracy to hint at specific people or ideas. in his first major work, arachne (1956), hunt constructed the mythical character arachne, a weaver who was changed into a spider, by welding bits of steel together into something that, although vaguely human, is strange and machine-like. and his large bronze sculpture the light of truth (2021) commemorates activist and journalist ida b. wells using mainly flowing, curved pieces of metal that create stylized flame.
which choice best states the texts main idea about hunt?
choose 1 answer:
a he often depicts the subjects of his sculptures using an unrealistic style.
b he uses different kinds of materials depending on what kind of sculpture he plans to create.
c he tends to base his art on important historical figures rather than on fictional characters.
d he has altered his approach to sculpture over time, and his works have become increasingly abstract.

Explanation:

• Analyze Option A: The text says Hunt uses "broad forms rather than extreme accuracy" and in "Arachne" the sculpture is "strange and machine - like", in "The Light of Truth" it has "stylized flame" - all showing an unrealistic style for depicting subjects.
• Analyze Option B: The text focuses on the style of depiction, not on material choice based on sculpture type. No info supports this.
• Analyze Option C: "Arachne" is a mythical (fictional) character, so he doesn't only base on historical figures. This is incorrect.
• Analyze Option D: The text gives examples from different times but doesn't show a change in approach or increasing abstractness over time. This is not supported.

Answer:

A. He often depicts the subjects of his sculptures using an unrealistic style.