Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
P. Applied arts require an object to be functional, as well as beautiful.
Q. They recognised that their work belonged to the higher social classes who had the wealth to purchase art and the leisure time to enjoy it.
R. Fine art is categorised as something which only has an aesthetic or conceptual function.
S. There are a number of different categories of objects and processes under the umbrella term of art which need to be explored.
T. In the twentieth century, artists began to challenge the established notion of art.
U. Art is typically divided into two areas: fine art (such as painting, sculpture, music and poetry), and the applied arts (such as pottery, weaving, metal working, furniture making and calligraphy).
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. SURPTQ.
Let's arrange the sentences in a logical, coherent order:
S – “There are a number of different categories of objects and processes under the umbrella term of art which need to be explored.”
This is a general introductory statement about art.
U – “Art is typically divided into two areas: fine art... and the applied arts...”
Expands on the categories mentioned in S — introduces fine art and applied arts.
R – “Fine art is categorised as something which only has an aesthetic or conceptual function.”
Explains fine art, which was just introduced.
P – “Applied arts require an object to be functional, as well as beautiful.”
Explains applied arts, completing both definitions.
T – “In the twentieth century, artists began to challenge the established notion of art.”
Moves the discussion into modern perspectives and changes in art.
Q – “They recognised that their work belonged to the higher social classes...”
Follows logically from T, showing the impact of changing views.