Text 1: Art educator Dr. James Villa defends art instruction for all. "Every child can learn to draw with proper training," Villa argues. "The myth of 'talent' discourages most students from developing visual skills everyone can acquire through practice."
Text 2: Creativity researcher Dr. Paula Alves emphasizes individual differences. "While basic skills are teachable, exceptional artistic achievement requires innate aptitudes," Alves notes. "Not everyone can become Picasso regardless of instruction. Pretending otherwise sets unrealistic expectations."
What is the key tension between Villa's and Alves's perspectives?
Whether art instruction has any value
Whether innate ability limits the ceiling of achievable artistic skill
Whether children should attend school
Whether Picasso was actually a skilled artist
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. Villa emphasizes anyone can learn skills through practice. Alves says instruction affects everyone but "exceptional achievement requires innate aptitudes." They disagree on whether talent caps potential.
- Evidence: Villa: all can acquire skills; Alves: not everyone can become Picasso.
- Reasoning: Villa denies ceiling; Alves affirms one.
- Conclusion: The dispute concerns innate limits on achievable skill.
Choice A is incorrect because both value instruction. Choice C is incorrect because schooling isn't discussed. Choice D is incorrect because Picasso's skill isn't questioned.