Question

The author’s argument is best summarized as ----.

• A. \( \text{the Greeks were poor artists who have been overrated in history} \)
• B. \( \text{twenty-first-century scientific tests will solve all disputes about the ancient world} \)
• C. \( \text{plain white marble is the ideal color for sculptures} \)
• D. \( \text{a true understanding of Greek art acknowledges their use of color} \)
• E. \( \text{Enlightenment-era classicists knew nothing about art} \)

Hint:

Identify the corrected perception as the argument’s focus.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Context: Passage argues against the white marble misconception, tracing it to historical errors and supporting color use with evidence.
Step 2: Focus is on correcting perception with scientific proof.
Step 3: (d) summarizes the argument’s core: recognizing Greek art’s colorful nature.
Step 4: Others (a, b, c, e) misstate or overgeneralize the argument.