LSAT 43, Logical Reasoning II, Q5, LSATHacks

LR Question 5 Explanation, by LSATHacks

QUESTION TEXT: Art critic: The aesthetic value of a work of art lies…

QUESTION TYPE: Principle

ANALYSIS: The principle is quite clear. The “aesthetic value of a work of art” is in its “ability to impart a stimulating character” to the audience’s experience.

The correct answer will have:

1. An aesthetic judgment.
2. The judgment will depend on how the art was experienced by the audience.

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1. Has 1, but not 2. It ignores the audience.
2. This contradicts the two statements above. If the audience was bored, the symphony can’t be aesthetically beautiful.
3. Has 1, but not 2. It ignores the audience.
4. Has 1, but not 2. It ignores the audience.
5. CORRECT. Yes, this has both. A judgment (it is not beautiful), made because the poem did not excite the audience.

Recap: The question begins with “Art critic: The aesthetic value of a work of art lies”. It is a Principle question. Learn how to master LSAT Principle questions on the LSAT Logical Reasoning question types page.

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