Which of the following is not a primary source for studying a work of art?
A) a blog about a painting
B) a letter written by the artist of an artwork
C) the artwork itself
D) the title of an artwork
E) an interview with the artist

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A blog about a painting is not a primary source as it is a secondary source that is written after the artwork was created. Primary sources are original sources from the time period in which the artwork was created. B, C, D, and E are all primary sources as they provide direct information about the artwork from the time period in which it was created.

Which of the Following Is Not a Primary Source for Studying