Question #N850

The artist wanted to show the reader that the painting was more than just a portrait of a person. To accomplish this, the artist included details in the painting that went beyond the typical conventions of portraiture. The artist did not include any personal details that would identify the subject, and the artist avoided using a traditional pose or setting. Instead, the artist focused on the subject's inner life, using the painting to communicate a sense of the subject's character and personality.

The most likely reason why the author does not include details that would identify the subject of the painting is to
A. emphasize the subject's unique personality.
B. create a more abstract and symbolic image.
C. avoid revealing the subject's personal life.
D. suggest that the subject is a fictional character.

Correct Answer is: A

The passage states that the artist wanted to show the reader that the painting was more than just a portrait of a person. The artist did not include any personal details that would identify the subject, and the artist avoided using a traditional pose or setting. Instead, the artist focused on the subject's inner life, using the painting to communicate a sense of the subject's character and personality. Therefore, the most likely reason why the author does not include details that would identify the subject of the painting is to emphasize the subject's unique personality.