Asked by Graham Spider on May 29, 2024

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Which of the following paintings cannot be viewed as a moralizing work pertaining to the materialism of earthly existence?

A) Bosch, Garden of Earthly Delights
B) Bruegel the Elder, Hunters in the Snow
C) Massys, Money-Changer and His Wife
D) Aertsen, Butcher's Stall

Materialism

A philosophical viewpoint that regards material and physical objects, as well as the physical universe, as the only things that truly matter.

Moralizing Work

An artwork, literary work, or performance intended to convey moral lessons or criticisms, often through allegory or exemplar stories.

  • Differentiate among various painting genres and understand their importance.
  • Comprehend the employment of allegory and symbolism within Renaissance and Baroque period artistry.
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Esperanza Chavez-VillaJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
"Hunters in the Snow" by Bruegel the Elder is primarily a landscape painting depicting the hardships of winter life in the 16th century. Unlike the other options, it does not directly address themes of materialism or moral lessons related to earthly existence.