Question #N1151
The author suggests that the most common theme in contemporary art is a kind of "anti-art." By this, the author means that artists are increasingly rejecting the traditional conventions of art, such as beauty, skill, and even the concept of an artwork as a finished product. The author supports this claim by pointing to the growing popularity of performance art, installation art, and conceptual art, all of which challenge the traditional boundaries of art.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The author argues that contemporary art is becoming more and more anti-traditional.
B. The author argues that contemporary art is becoming more and more anti-aesthetic.
C. The author argues that contemporary art is becoming more and more anti-conceptual.
D. The author argues that contemporary art is becoming more and more anti-representational.
Correct Answer is: A
The passage discusses how contemporary art is challenging the traditional conventions of art. This is the main idea of the passage. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they focus on specific aspects of art and do not address the broader theme of anti-traditionalism.