Through the paintings and cartoons of the revolt of 1857, historians also learn about the public that looked at them. What did this public do with the images?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → It appreciated or criticised them and bought copies for its homes
Option (1) It appreciated or criticised them and bought copies for its homes — Correct. The viewers were active. They praised or criticised the images and bought copies and reproductions to put up in their homes, so the images reached private houses.
Option (2) It saw them mainly in public halls, as copies were costly to buy — Incorrect. The images did not stay in public halls. Viewers bought copies and reproductions for their own homes.
Option (3) It knew them mostly through cheap prints sold at the local fairs — Incorrect. The viewers did more than see cheap prints. They looked at the paintings, judged them and bought copies and reproductions for their homes.
Option (4) It left their judgement to the critics who wrote in art journals — Incorrect. The public did not leave the judging to critics. It appreciated or criticised the images itself.
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