How can selection of material show the artist's vision in art?

Texture and qualities of material influence the nature of expression

The governing concept is that medium and material are active parts of artistic meaning, not merely neutral containers. Clay can suggest weight, touch, earth, or transformation; metal may communicate hardness, permanence, or industrial character; paper, wood, fabric, paint, and digital tools each offer different textures, limits, movements, and visual effects. By selecting one material instead of another, an artist shapes how the work looks, feels, lasts, and is understood. Option A is correct because material qualities influence expression. B is factually wrong, C ignores symbolic and sensory meaning, and D mistakes price for artistic value; an expensive material does not guarantee a meaningful artwork.

This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Introduction to Art. Topic: Meaning of art.