The Effectiveness of Artifacts in Transmitting Information about Birds
Which artifact is more effective in transmitting information about a bird, Brancusi’s Bird in Space or John Audubon’s Wild Turkey?
Choose the artifact that is more effective in conveying information about a bird.
A. Brancusi’s Bird in Space
B. John Audubon’s Wild Turkey
Answer
John Audubon’s Wild Turkey
John Audubon’s Wild Turkey provides detailed, realistic information about the bird's appearance, while Brancusi’s Bird in Space communicates abstract ideas about birdness. The effectiveness depends on what the viewer is seeking.