Question

this painting by jan van eyke is used to demonstrate the hockney - falco thesis, which is...

a theory that suggests that advancements in realism and accuracy shown in paintings were the results of the use of optic devices such as mirrors and lenses.

a theory that suggests that advancements in light and color shown in paintings were the results of the use of linseed oil and fine - hair brushes.

a theory that suggests that advancements in large - scale paintings were the results of fine woven clothes imported through the new india/belgium trade route.

a theory that suggests that advancements in portraiture shown in paintings were the results of the new polaroid camera with fine grain

Explanation:

The Hockney - Falco thesis posits that artists used optical devices like mirrors and lenses to achieve greater realism and accuracy in their paintings.

Answer:

A. A theory that suggests that advancements in realism and accuracy shown in paintings were the results of the use of optic devices such as mirrors and lenses.