Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Avant garde refers to works that are experiment of innovative, particularly, with respect of art, culture and politics. Reason (R): It stands for art that necessarily accept existing norms of aesthetic or political theories. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

Hint:

Remember the characteristics of Avant-garde art: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Avant-garde} &\rightarrow \text{Innovation and Experimentation}, \text{Purpose} &\rightarrow \text{Challenge Traditional Norms}, \text{Fields} &\rightarrow \text{Art, Culture, Politics}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Avant-garde = Advance beyond tradition.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The term Avant-garde (French for “advance guard” or “vanguard”) refers to artists and movements that introduce innovative, experimental, and unconventional ideas in art, culture, and politics. Avant-garde artists often challenge established traditions and seek new forms of expression. Rather than accepting existing aesthetic or political norms, avant-garde movements typically question, reject, or transform them.

Step 1: Examine Assertion (A). The assertion correctly describes the meaning of Avant-garde as experimental and innovative in art, culture, and politics. \[ \boxed{\text{Assertion (A) is Correct}} \]

Step 2: Examine Reason (R). The Reason states that avant-garde art accepts existing norms of aesthetics or political theories. This is incorrect because avant-garde art is characterized by its tendency to challenge and break away from existing norms. \[ \boxed{\text{Reason (R) is Incorrect}} \]

Step 3: Choose the correct option. Since Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false, \[ \boxed{\text{(C) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.}} \]