Text 1: Art historian Professor Elena Torres studies art forgery. "Expert forgers demonstrate remarkable technical mastery," Torres observes. "Forgery, paradoxically, is its own form of artistic achievement."
Text 2: Museum curator David Wright condemns forgery. "Technical skill doesn't make forgery art," Wright argues. "Art requires original creative vision, not mere imitation. Forgers deceive collectors and corrupt art history."
Based on the texts, Torres and Wright would most likely agree on which of the following?
That forgery should be taught in art schools
That successful forgery requires significant technical ability
That museums should display known forgeries
That original art has no more value than copies
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. Torres praises "remarkable technical mastery." Wright acknowledges "technical skill" exists—he disputes only that skill makes it art.
- Evidence: Both recognize the ability required for forgery.
- Reasoning: Wright's critique targets artistic value, not skill level.
- Conclusion: Both agree forgery requires technical ability.
Choice A is incorrect because neither advocates teaching forgery. Choice C is incorrect because display policies aren't discussed. Choice D is incorrect because Wright values originality.