In the debate among members of the French Royal Academy regarding the relative superiority of color or form, which side did Watteau favor?

A. Color (Poussinistes)
B. Form (Rubénistes)
C. Form (Poussinistes)
D. Color (Rubénistes)


Answer: D

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A. To highlight a three-dimensional object B. To create visual mass C. To guide the narration of a piece. D. To emphasize select areas

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