Question

b. style

1. van gogh was a master of perspective. he chose creative and realistic ways to represent three - dimensional objects on a flat canvas.
2. van goghs style was imaginative and full of feeling. his content and color choices were deeply attached to his emotions.
3. gauguin is known for his heavily symbolic style. he wanted to show the deeper, even spiritual meaning behind the things he chose to paint.

c. techniques

1. van gogh used tubes of thick paint on his artwork. he did not smooth his brushstrokes after applying them, creating a heavy texture and a sense of energy.
2. gauguin created exaggerated, almost abstract shapes with smooth, blended brushstrokes. this created an effect of flatness and simplicity of form.

what comparison strategy does the author use in the passage?
point - by - point comparison
subject - by - subject comparison
simple - versus - complex comparison
facts - versus - opinions comparison

Explanation:

The passage first discusses Van Gogh's style and techniques, then Gauguin's style and techniques, comparing them point - by - point (style and then techniques). In a point - by - point comparison, the writer discusses one aspect (like style or technique) for both subjects (Van Gogh and Gauguin) before moving on to the next aspect.

Answer:

point - by - point comparison