LSAT 139 | Section 3 | Reading Comprehension: Q14

RC Question 14 Explanation

DISCUSSION: The second-to-last sentence of paragraph 4 best explains Estabrook’s view. He thinks that, if we believe a photograph is old, then we will add meaning to it.

So by creating pictures that seem old, Estabrook gives them new meaning. He also thinks that only old techniques can effectively fool people.

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1. CORRECT. This shows that only old techniques can produce the effects that Estabrook wants. People see through fakes produced with modern techniques.
2. This contradicts Estabrook. The second-to-last sentence of paragraph 4 shows he thinks feelings are very important to a work’s artistic merit.
3. If people only value accurate pictures, then that weakens Estabrook’s reasoning. His old style photographs are less accurate than photos made with new techniques.
4. Estabrook’s photos appear old but aren’t actually old. This answer shows people wouldn’t value his work.
5. This is just a fact about new photographic techniques. The fact that they’re getting better says nothing about Estabrook’s artistic goals. He purposefully avoided perfection.