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Neuroaesthetics Reading Answers with Explanation

Getting a good score in the IELTS reading section is one way that you can ace the test. The candidate's fluency in the language is assessed based on different kinds of tasks. There is a passage given and some questions related to the text. The student must understand the task and answer the questions properly.

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Answers of Neuroaesthetics Reading Passage with Explanations

Below are the answers of above passage with detailed explanation and location:

Question 1

ANSWER :C - our tendency to be influenced by the opinions of others.
Explanation :As mentioned in paragraph B we walk on the trails made before. Even for a simple decision like matching shapes, we are affected by others' choices. Moreover, people tend to choose what they see others choosing. Thus, the correct answer is “our tendency to be influenced by the opinions of others”.

Question 2

ANSWER :D - have the ability to perceive the intention behind works of art.
Explanation :According to the information mentioned in paragraph C, Angelina Hawley-Dolan attempts to understand the intentions behind the artwork. It shows that the volunteers favoured well-known artists, it is like they could feel the vision of the artist in the art. Hence, it can be concluded that people can perceive the intention behind works of art.

Question 3

ANSWER :B - find it satisfying to work out what a painting represents.
Explanation :It is quite clear from the information in paragraph D that Robert Pepperell that people look at the paintings and “the brain sees the images as puzzles”. However, it is worthwhile when people can recognize the meaning. Thus, it can be said people find it satisfying to work out what a painting represents.

Question 4

ANSWER :A - They are more carefully put together than they appear.
Explanation :It is stated in paragraph E that artists like Mondrian are simple yet studies show that these paintings were composed with great detail. Moreover, the entire view changes if the painting is rotated or the angel is changed. Hence, it can be concluded that these paintings are more carefully put together than they appear.

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Question 5

ANSWER :C - emotions
Explanation :In the first paragraph it is mentioned in the last line that these paintings impact our emotions. Studies aim to get an impartial judgment on the study of art. Hence it can be concluded that our emotions are impacted by impressionist paintings.

Question 6

ANSWER :B - complexity
Explanation :As per the information provided in paragraph G, it can be incurred from Alex Forsythe’s experiment. The artists use a certain key level of detail to please the human brain. This depicts the use of a degree of complexity that is attractive to the brain. Hence, the correct answer is complexity.

Question 7

ANSWER :H - images
Explanation :According to the last line of paragraph H, it is clear through observation that the art that is pleasing to the eye has repetitive images. These images occur frequently in the actual world. Thus, the suitable answer is images.

Question 8

ANSWER :NOT GIVEN
Explanation :In paragraph H, it is mentioned that abstract and representational pieces show signs of fractals. However, it is nowhere mentioned that Forsythe’s findings in any way contradicted previous beliefs on fractals in art.     

Question 9

ANSWER :YES
Explanation :According to paragraph I, it is clear that there is a hypothesis that needs to be tested again. Pollock’s works seem energetic as the brain reconstructs the artist's actions. Hence, it can be inferred that certain ideas regarding the link between ‘mirror neurons’ and art appreciation require further verification.

Question 10

ANSWER :NO
Explanation :In paragraph J, it is stated that fashion changes according to the trends. The previous works might linger as the generations go by. The taste may not change in art. Moreover, the statement is false that people’s taste in paintings depends entirely on the current artistic trends of the period. Hence, the answer is ‘NO’.

Question 11

ANSWER :NO
Explanation :As per paragraph K, it is still early for the field of neuroaesthetics and these are a brief of what may come. Hence, it wouldn’t be wise to lessen the art appreciation for scientific laws. Thus, the correct answer is ‘NO’.

Question 12

ANSWER :YES
Explanation :The last paragraph of the passage states that the style of an artist is important and must not be underestimated. Hence, appreciation should always involve taking into consideration the cultural context in which an artist worked. Thus, the correct answer is ‘YES’.

Question 13

ANSWER :NOT GIVEN
Explanation :As it is mentioned in paragraph L, art is not very different from science. However, it is nowhere mentioned that it is easier to find meaning in the field of science than in that of art. Hence, it can not be concluded whether the statement is correct or not.

Question 14

ANSWER :A - Some scientific insights into how the brain responds to abstract art
Explanation :In paragraph A it is stated that “neuroaesthetics is seeking to bring scientific objectivity to the study of art”. Further, in paragraph D, it is mentioned that in a study it was found that the brain takes images as puzzles. Moreover, paragraphs F and G also talk about the level of complexity and how the brain is pleased. These show how our brain responds to art. Hence, the suitable subtitle must be ‘Some scientific insights into how the brain responds to abstract art’.

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