Museums of fine art and their public: Reading answers

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Answers 27–40

1. 27

   B: mass production Summary completion (word list)

2. 28

   H: underlying ideas Summary completion (word list)

3. 29

   L: assistants Summary completion (word list)

4. 30

   G: size Summary completion (word list)

5. 31

   D: public Summary completion (word list)

6. 32

   The writer mentions London's National Gallery to illustrate

   C: the negative effect a museum can have on visitors' opinions of themselves Multiple choice

7. 33

   The writer says that today, viewers may be unwilling to criticise a work because

   D: they feel their personal reaction is of no significance. Multiple choice

8. 34

   According to the writer, the 'displacement effect' on the visitor is caused by

   A: the variety of works on display and the way they are arranged. Multiple choice

9. 35

   The writer says that unlike other forms of art, a painting does not

   D: have a specific beginning or end Multiple choice

10. 36

    Art history should focus on discovering the meaning of art using a range of media.

    NOT GIVEN Yes / No / Not Given

11. 37

    The approach of art historians conflicts with that of art museums.

    NO Yes / No / Not Given

12. 38

    People should be encouraged to give their opinions openly on works of art.

    YES Yes / No / Not Given

13. 39

    Reproductions of fine art should only be sold to the public if they are of high quality.

    NOT GIVEN Yes / No / Not Given

14. 40

    In the future, those with power are likely to encourage more people to enjoy art.

    NO Yes / No / Not Given

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