Question

PART A: Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?

Answer 1

C. Artists have created destructive or shocking art to criticize the art world, but are  instead celebrated by the art world. Bansky's famous 'girl with Balloon' artwork was sold at an auction for 1.4 million dollars.

Explanation:

Bansky is an artist favored by few, criticized by few and not recognized by other lot. His works are published all of a sudden with out any publicity, announcement and sponsorship involved.

When the auctioneer was about to take off the artwork of Bansky, it started to shred off by itself. It was a self-destructive piece of art and this made everyone go into a state of shock, anger and surprise. This was Bansky's idea of criticizing the art world as he was always disrespected for his attitude towards his take on art.

When he wrote 'Going, going, gone' on social media, he referred to the painting that shred off by itself that was later sold on a higher price at the auction.