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A serious critic has to comprehend the particular content, unique
structure, and special meaning of a work of art. And here she faces a dilemma.
The critic must recognize the artistic element of uniqueness that requires
subjective reaction; yet she must not be unduly prejudiced by such reactions.
Her likes and dislikes are less important than what the work itself
communicates, and {{U}}her preferences may
blind her to certain
qualities of the work{{/U}} and thereby prevent an adequate understanding of it.
Hence, it is necessary that a critic develop a sensibility informed by
familiarity with the history of art and aesthetic theory. On the other hand,
{{U}}it is
insufficient to treat the artwork solely
historically,{{/U}} in relation to a fixed set of ideas or values. The critic's
knowledge and training are, rather, a preparation of the cognitive and emotional
abilities needed for an adequate personal response to an artwork's own
particular qualifies.
The author implies that it is
insufficient to treat a work of art solely historically because
- A. doing so would lead the critic into a dilemma.
- B. doing so can blind the critic to some of the artwork's unique
qualities.
- C. doing so can insulate the critic from personally held beliefs.
- D. subjective reactions can produce a biased response.
- E. critics are not sufficiently familiar with art history.