June 2007, Logical Reasoning 1, Question 25
Summary
Understanding and resolving paradox questions is crucial for GRE exam success, particularly when discrepancies in historical contexts, such as the innovation levels in 19th-century French painting and sculpture, are examined.
- Paradox questions require identifying and explaining discrepancies that don't initially make sense.
- The discrepancy in question involves the differing levels of innovation in 19th-century French painting versus sculpture, despite similar funding sources.
- The French Academy of Art's discouragement of innovation led to less innovation in sculpture than in painting.
- The correct explanation hinges on the relative costs of materials and the resulting dependence on academy funding.
- Understanding the nuances of each answer choice is key to resolving the paradox and selecting the correct explanation.
Chapters
00:00
Identifying the Paradox
00:35
Analyzing the Discrepancy
02:15
Resolving the Paradox
