Question

What can most likely be inferred about an artist when analyzing his or her portrayal of monsters in a work of art? A. The artist's personal history B. What the artist hates or fears C. The artist's history D. The artist's skill level

Answer 1

Answer:

What the artist hates or fears!

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: B. What the artist hates or fears.

Monsters tend to represent, in artistic depictions, the hates and fears of the artists. Analyzing them can be a great way to get to know the artist better, and to understand the symbolism that a pice of art might carry. A famous example is Salvador Dali. Dali had an irrational fear of grasshoppers. When analyzing his paintings, it becomes clear that the presence of grasshoppers is enormous and dominating, often shown as terrifying monsters. In his work, they symbolize destruction and fear.