Question

which famous roman author was quoted as saying, \art was inspired by nature, a work of art differs from nature because an artist will transform nature into art.\?
a. rembrandt van rijn \tc. william shakespeare
b. marcus fabius quintilian \td. leonardo da vinci

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option a: Rembrandt van Rijn was a Dutch painter, not a Roman author.
• Option b: Marcus Fabius Quintilian was a Roman author and teacher of rhetoric, and the quote about art and nature is attributed to him.
• Option c: William Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet, not Roman.
• Option d: Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian artist, inventor, etc., not Roman.

Answer:

B. Marcus Fabius Quintilian