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A fake can be defined as an artwork intended to
deceive. The motives of its creator are decisive, and the
merit of the object itself is a separate issue. The
question mark in the title of Mark Jones’s Fake? The
(5) Art of Deception reveals the study’s broader concerns.
Indeed, it might equally be entitled Original?, and the
text begins by noting a variety of possibilities
somewhere between the two extremes. These include
works by an artist’s followers in the style of the master,
(10) deliberate archaism, copying for pedagogical
purposes, and the production of commercial facsimiles.
The greater part of Fake? is devoted to a
chronological survey suggesting that faking feeds on
the many different motives people have for collecting
(15) art, and that, on the whole, the faking of art flourishes
whenever art collecting flourishes. In imperial Rome
there was a widespread interest in collecting earlier
Greek art, and therefore, in faking it. No doubt many of
the sculptures now exhibited as “Roman copies” were
(20) originally passed off as Greek. In medieval Europe,
because art was celebrated more for its devotional uses
than for its provenance or the ingenuity of its creators,
the faking of art was virtually nonexistent. The modern
age of faking again in the Italian Renaissance, with
(25) two linked developments: a passionate identification
with the world of antiquity and a growing sense of
individual artistic identity. A patron of the young
Michelangelo prevailed upon the artist to make his
sculpture Sleeping Cupid look as though it had been
(30) buried in the earth so that “it will be taken for antique,
and you will sell it much better.” Within a few years,
however, beginning with his first masterpiece, the
Bacchus, Michelangelo had shown his contemporaries
that great art can assimilate and transcend what came
(35) before, resulting in a wholly original work. Soon his
genius made him the object of imitators.
Fake? also reminds us that in certain cultures
authenticity is a foreign concept. This is true of much
African art, where the authenticity of an object is
(40) considered by collectors to depend on its function. As
an illustration, the study compares two versions of a
chi wara mask made by the Bambara people of Mali.
One has pegs allowing it to be attached to a cap for its
intended ceremonial purpose. The second, otherwise
(45) identical, lacks the pegs and is a replica made for sale.
African carving is notoriously difficult to date, but
even if the ritual mask is recent, made perhaps to
replace a damaged predecessor, and the replica much
older, only the ritual mask should be seen as authentic,
(50) for it is tied to the form’s original function. That, at
least, is the consensus of the so-called experts. One
wonders whether the Bambaran artists would agree.
deceive. The motives of its creator are decisive, and the
merit of the object itself is a separate issue. The
question mark in the title of Mark Jones’s Fake? The
(5) Art of Deception reveals the study’s broader concerns.
Indeed, it might equally be entitled Original?, and the
text begins by noting a variety of possibilities
somewhere between the two extremes. These include
works by an artist’s followers in the style of the master,
(10) deliberate archaism, copying for pedagogical
purposes, and the production of commercial facsimiles.
The greater part of Fake? is devoted to a
chronological survey suggesting that faking feeds on
the many different motives people have for collecting
(15) art, and that, on the whole, the faking of art flourishes
whenever art collecting flourishes. In imperial Rome
there was a widespread interest in collecting earlier
Greek art, and therefore, in faking it. No doubt many of
the sculptures now exhibited as “Roman copies” were
(20) originally passed off as Greek. In medieval Europe,
because art was celebrated more for its devotional uses
than for its provenance or the ingenuity of its creators,
the faking of art was virtually nonexistent. The modern
age of faking again in the Italian Renaissance, with
(25) two linked developments: a passionate identification
with the world of antiquity and a growing sense of
individual artistic identity. A patron of the young
Michelangelo prevailed upon the artist to make his
sculpture Sleeping Cupid look as though it had been
(30) buried in the earth so that “it will be taken for antique,
and you will sell it much better.” Within a few years,
however, beginning with his first masterpiece, the
Bacchus, Michelangelo had shown his contemporaries
that great art can assimilate and transcend what came
(35) before, resulting in a wholly original work. Soon his
genius made him the object of imitators.
Fake? also reminds us that in certain cultures
authenticity is a foreign concept. This is true of much
African art, where the authenticity of an object is
(40) considered by collectors to depend on its function. As
an illustration, the study compares two versions of a
chi wara mask made by the Bambara people of Mali.
One has pegs allowing it to be attached to a cap for its
intended ceremonial purpose. The second, otherwise
(45) identical, lacks the pegs and is a replica made for sale.
African carving is notoriously difficult to date, but
even if the ritual mask is recent, made perhaps to
replace a damaged predecessor, and the replica much
older, only the ritual mask should be seen as authentic,
(50) for it is tied to the form’s original function. That, at
least, is the consensus of the so-called experts. One
wonders whether the Bambaran artists would agree.
1. The passage can best be described as doing which one of the following?
(A) reconciling varied points of view
(B) chronicling the evolution of a phenomenon
(C) exploring a complex question
(D) advocating a new approach
(E) rejecting an inadequate explanation
(A) reconciling varied points of view
(B) chronicling the evolution of a phenomenon
(C) exploring a complex question
(D) advocating a new approach
(E) rejecting an inadequate explanation
2. Which one of the following best expresses the author’s main point?
(A) The faking of art has occurred throughout history and in virtually every culture.
(B) Whether a work of art is fake or not is less important than whether it has artistic merit.
(C) It is possible to show that a work of art is fake, but the authenticity of a work cannot be proved conclusively.
(D) A variety of circumstances make it difficult to determine whether a work of art can appropriately be called a fake.
(E) Without an international market to support it, the faking of art would cease.
(A) The faking of art has occurred throughout history and in virtually every culture.
(B) Whether a work of art is fake or not is less important than whether it has artistic merit.
(C) It is possible to show that a work of art is fake, but the authenticity of a work cannot be proved conclusively.
(D) A variety of circumstances make it difficult to determine whether a work of art can appropriately be called a fake.
(E) Without an international market to support it, the faking of art would cease.
3. According to the passage, an artwork can be definitively classified as a fake if the person who created it
(A) consciously adopted the artistic style of an influential mentor
(B) deliberately imitated a famous work of art as a learning exercise
(C) wanted other people to be fooled by its appearance
(D) made multiple, identical copies of the work available for sale
(E) made the work resemble the art of an earlier era
(A) consciously adopted the artistic style of an influential mentor
(B) deliberately imitated a famous work of art as a learning exercise
(C) wanted other people to be fooled by its appearance
(D) made multiple, identical copies of the work available for sale
(E) made the work resemble the art of an earlier era
4. The author provides a least one example of each of the following EXCEPT:
(A) categories of art that are neither wholly fake nor wholly original
(B) cultures in which the faking or art flourished
(C) qualities that art collectors have prized in their acquisitions
(D) cultures in which the categories “fake” and “original” do not apply
(E) contemporary artists whose works have inspired fakes.
(A) categories of art that are neither wholly fake nor wholly original
(B) cultures in which the faking or art flourished
(C) qualities that art collectors have prized in their acquisitions
(D) cultures in which the categories “fake” and “original” do not apply
(E) contemporary artists whose works have inspired fakes.
5. The author implies which one of the following about the artistic merits of fakes?
(A) Because of the circumstances of its production, a fake cannot be said to have true artistic merit.
(B) A fake can be said to have artistic merit only if the attempted deception is successful.
(C) A fake may or may not have artistic merit in its own right, regardless of the circumstances of its production.
(D) Whether a fake has artistic merit depends on whether its creator is accomplished as an artist.
(E) The artistic merit of a fake depends on the merit of the original work that inspired the fake.
(A) Because of the circumstances of its production, a fake cannot be said to have true artistic merit.
(B) A fake can be said to have artistic merit only if the attempted deception is successful.
(C) A fake may or may not have artistic merit in its own right, regardless of the circumstances of its production.
(D) Whether a fake has artistic merit depends on whether its creator is accomplished as an artist.
(E) The artistic merit of a fake depends on the merit of the original work that inspired the fake.
6. By the standard described in the last paragraph of the passage, which one of the following would be considered authentic?
(A) an ancient Roman copy of an ancient Greek sculpture
(B) a painting begun by a Renaissance master and finished by his assistants after his death
(C) a print of a painting signed by the artist who painted the original
(D) a faithful replica of a ceremonial crown that preserves all the details of, and is indistinguishable from, the original
(E) a modern reconstruction of a medieval altarpiece designed to serve its traditional role in a service of worship
(A) an ancient Roman copy of an ancient Greek sculpture
(B) a painting begun by a Renaissance master and finished by his assistants after his death
(C) a print of a painting signed by the artist who painted the original
(D) a faithful replica of a ceremonial crown that preserves all the details of, and is indistinguishable from, the original
(E) a modern reconstruction of a medieval altarpiece designed to serve its traditional role in a service of worship
7. Which one of the following best describes how the last paragraph functions in the context of the passage?
(A) It offers a tentative answer to a question posed by the author in the opening paragraph.
(B) It summarizes an account provided in detail in the preceding paragraph.
(C) It provides additional support for an argument advanced by the author in the preceding paragraph.
(D) It examines another facet of a distinction developed in the preceding paragraphs.
(E) It affirms the general principle enunciated at the beginning of the passage.
(A) It offers a tentative answer to a question posed by the author in the opening paragraph.
(B) It summarizes an account provided in detail in the preceding paragraph.
(C) It provides additional support for an argument advanced by the author in the preceding paragraph.
(D) It examines another facet of a distinction developed in the preceding paragraphs.
(E) It affirms the general principle enunciated at the beginning of the passage.
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Hi everyone,
Got 6/7 correct in 12:45 minutes, including 3:55 minutes to read and 8:50 minutes to answer the questions.
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P1
In paragraph one the author introduces the main topic: the concept of fake. The intention of the author is to analyze such concept through a book.
Purpose: to introduce the concept of fake
P2
In the second paragraph the author describes the chronological aspect of the book, highlighting the connection between faking arts and collecting arts.
Purpose: To explore the chronological aspect of the book
P3
In the last paragraph the author points out that the idea of faking art is not the same across all cultures and cites an example to strengthen such claim.
Purpose: to claim that the idea of faking art does not exist in certain cultures.
Main point
To explore the concept of faking art, analyzing a book.
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1. The passage can best be described as doing which one of the following?
Pre-thinking
Function question
The author is concerned to explore the concept of fake and its extents
(A) reconciling varied points of view no reconciliation
(B) chronicling the evolution of a phenomenon partial scope para 2
(C) exploring a complex question as the title of the book says.... Fake?
(D) advocating a new approach no new approach is described
(E) rejecting an inadequate explanation no other explanation is presented and then rejected
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2. Which one of the following best expresses the author’s main point?
Pre-thinking
Main point question
(A) The faking of art has occurred throughout history and in virtually every culture. not the main point and incorrect per the last paragraph
(B) Whether a work of art is fake or not is less important than whether it has artistic merit. out of scope
(C) It is possible to show that a work of art is fake, but the authenticity of a work cannot be proved conclusively. never discussed
(D) A variety of circumstances make it difficult to determine whether a work of art can appropriately be called a fake. yes as explained in the second and third paragraphs
(E) Without an international market to support it, the faking of art would cease. out of scope
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3. According to the passage, an artwork can be definitively classified as a fake if the person who created it
Pre-thinking
Detail question
From the first sentence of the passage:
(A) consciously adopted the artistic style of an influential mentor mentioned as not a fake
(B) deliberately imitated a famous work of art as a learning exercise mentioned as not a fake
(C) wanted other people to be fooled by its appearance
(D) made multiple, identical copies of the work available for sale mentioned as not a fake
(E) made the work resemble the art of an earlier era mentioned as not a fake
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4. The author provides a least one example of each of the following EXCEPT:
Pre-thinking
Detail question
We need to evaluate each option
(A) categories of art that are neither wholly fake nor wholly original all across the passage we have such examples
(B) cultures in which the faking or art flourished the italian for example
(C) qualities that art collectors have prized in their acquisitions
(D) cultures in which the categories “fake” and “original” do not apply per the last paragraph the african culture
(E) contemporary artists whose works have inspired fakes.
the trap here is that many would think here of Michelangelo but the people contemporary to him were the imitators. Contemporary artists are artists that live now and the passage does not mention them.
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5. The author implies which one of the following about the artistic merits of fakes?
Pre-thinking
Assumption question
let's evaluate the options
(A) Because of the circumstances of its production, a fake cannot be said to have true artistic merit. not implied
(B) A fake can be said to have artistic merit only if the attempted deception is successful. such idea is not conveyed in the passage
(C) A fake may or may not have artistic merit in its own right, regardless of the circumstances of its production. seems reasonable
(D) Whether a fake has artistic merit depends on whether its creator is accomplished as an artist. too extreme
(E) The artistic merit of a fake depends on the merit of the original work that inspired the fake. never talked about such thing
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6. By the standard described in the last paragraph of the passage, which one of the following would be considered authentic?
Pre-thinking
Inference question
As long as the piece of art can exercise its function, such piece is authentic
(A) an ancient Roman copy of an ancient Greek sculpture
(B) a painting begun by a Renaissance master and finished by his assistants after his death
(C) a print of a painting signed by the artist who painted the original
(D) a faithful replica of a ceremonial crown that preserves all the details of, and is indistinguishable from, the original
(E) a modern reconstruction of a medieval altarpiece designed to serve its traditional role in a service of worship
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7. Which one of the following best describes how the last paragraph functions in the context of the passage?
Pre-thinking
Function question
The paragraph addresses an interesting way of looking at the term fake
(A) It offers a tentative answer to a question posed by the author in the opening paragraph. no such question is posed
(B) It summarizes an account provided in detail in the preceding paragraph. the last paragraph has no such link with the preceding one
(C) It provides additional support for an argument advanced by the author in the preceding paragraph. incorrect
(D) It examines another facet of a distinction developed in the preceding paragraphs. the distinction made is fake r not fake and in the last paragraph the author explores another dimension of the term. Correct
(E) It affirms the general principle enunciated at the beginning of the passage. not really
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It's a great day to be alive!
Got 6/7 correct in 12:45 minutes, including 3:55 minutes to read and 8:50 minutes to answer the questions.
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P1
In paragraph one the author introduces the main topic: the concept of fake. The intention of the author is to analyze such concept through a book.
Purpose: to introduce the concept of fake
P2
In the second paragraph the author describes the chronological aspect of the book, highlighting the connection between faking arts and collecting arts.
Purpose: To explore the chronological aspect of the book
P3
In the last paragraph the author points out that the idea of faking art is not the same across all cultures and cites an example to strengthen such claim.
Purpose: to claim that the idea of faking art does not exist in certain cultures.
Main point
To explore the concept of faking art, analyzing a book.
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1. The passage can best be described as doing which one of the following?
Pre-thinking
Function question
The author is concerned to explore the concept of fake and its extents
(A) reconciling varied points of view no reconciliation
(B) chronicling the evolution of a phenomenon partial scope para 2
(C) exploring a complex question as the title of the book says.... Fake?
(D) advocating a new approach no new approach is described
(E) rejecting an inadequate explanation no other explanation is presented and then rejected
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2. Which one of the following best expresses the author’s main point?
Pre-thinking
Main point question
- To explore the concept of faking art, analyzing a book.
(A) The faking of art has occurred throughout history and in virtually every culture. not the main point and incorrect per the last paragraph
(B) Whether a work of art is fake or not is less important than whether it has artistic merit. out of scope
(C) It is possible to show that a work of art is fake, but the authenticity of a work cannot be proved conclusively. never discussed
(D) A variety of circumstances make it difficult to determine whether a work of art can appropriately be called a fake. yes as explained in the second and third paragraphs
(E) Without an international market to support it, the faking of art would cease. out of scope
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. According to the passage, an artwork can be definitively classified as a fake if the person who created it
Pre-thinking
Detail question
From the first sentence of the passage:
- A fake can be defined as an artwork intended to
deceive.
(A) consciously adopted the artistic style of an influential mentor mentioned as not a fake
(B) deliberately imitated a famous work of art as a learning exercise mentioned as not a fake
(C) wanted other people to be fooled by its appearance
(D) made multiple, identical copies of the work available for sale mentioned as not a fake
(E) made the work resemble the art of an earlier era mentioned as not a fake
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. The author provides a least one example of each of the following EXCEPT:
Pre-thinking
Detail question
We need to evaluate each option
(A) categories of art that are neither wholly fake nor wholly original all across the passage we have such examples
(B) cultures in which the faking or art flourished the italian for example
(C) qualities that art collectors have prized in their acquisitions
- A patron of the young
Michelangelo prevailed upon the artist to make his
sculpture Sleeping Cupid look as though it had been
(30) buried in the earth so that “it will be taken for antique,
and you will sell it much better.”
(D) cultures in which the categories “fake” and “original” do not apply per the last paragraph the african culture
(E) contemporary artists whose works have inspired fakes.
the trap here is that many would think here of Michelangelo but the people contemporary to him were the imitators. Contemporary artists are artists that live now and the passage does not mention them.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. The author implies which one of the following about the artistic merits of fakes?
Pre-thinking
Assumption question
let's evaluate the options
(A) Because of the circumstances of its production, a fake cannot be said to have true artistic merit. not implied
(B) A fake can be said to have artistic merit only if the attempted deception is successful. such idea is not conveyed in the passage
(C) A fake may or may not have artistic merit in its own right, regardless of the circumstances of its production. seems reasonable
(D) Whether a fake has artistic merit depends on whether its creator is accomplished as an artist. too extreme
(E) The artistic merit of a fake depends on the merit of the original work that inspired the fake. never talked about such thing
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6. By the standard described in the last paragraph of the passage, which one of the following would be considered authentic?
Pre-thinking
Inference question
As long as the piece of art can exercise its function, such piece is authentic
(A) an ancient Roman copy of an ancient Greek sculpture
(B) a painting begun by a Renaissance master and finished by his assistants after his death
(C) a print of a painting signed by the artist who painted the original
(D) a faithful replica of a ceremonial crown that preserves all the details of, and is indistinguishable from, the original
(E) a modern reconstruction of a medieval altarpiece designed to serve its traditional role in a service of worship
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7. Which one of the following best describes how the last paragraph functions in the context of the passage?
Pre-thinking
Function question
The paragraph addresses an interesting way of looking at the term fake
(A) It offers a tentative answer to a question posed by the author in the opening paragraph. no such question is posed
(B) It summarizes an account provided in detail in the preceding paragraph. the last paragraph has no such link with the preceding one
(C) It provides additional support for an argument advanced by the author in the preceding paragraph. incorrect
(D) It examines another facet of a distinction developed in the preceding paragraphs. the distinction made is fake r not fake and in the last paragraph the author explores another dimension of the term. Correct
(E) It affirms the general principle enunciated at the beginning of the passage. not really
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General Discussion
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Explanation
5. The author implies which one of the following about the artistic merits of fakes?
The only reference to artistic merit comes in Paragraph 1, specifically lines 2-3, where we learn that “merit” and “fakery” are two wholly separate issues. Search for that sentiment and you find it squarely in (C).
(A), (B) Both try to interrelate the issues of merit and fakery, (A) arguing that they’re mutually exclusive, (B) that they’re correlated. Neither: They are separate issues altogether—as (C) realizes.
(D), (E) Each mentions an element that the passage never alludes to, or even implies.
Answer: C
The only reference to artistic merit comes in Paragraph 1, specifically lines 2-3, where we learn that “merit” and “fakery” are two wholly separate issues. Search for that sentiment and you find it squarely in (C).
(A), (B) Both try to interrelate the issues of merit and fakery, (A) arguing that they’re mutually exclusive, (B) that they’re correlated. Neither: They are separate issues altogether—as (C) realizes.
(D), (E) Each mentions an element that the passage never alludes to, or even implies.
Answer: C
