In which condition can shape distortion have an artistic purpose?

When exaggerating personality in a caricature

The governing concept is purposeful distortion: changing proportion, contour, or scale to communicate expression, humour, emotion, or personality. Option C is correct because caricature intentionally enlarges or alters recognisable features so that a person’s character becomes more vivid or amusing. The distortion is judged by its communicative aim, not by realistic accuracy alone. Option A requires precision, so unnecessary distortion would reduce technical reliability. Option B depends on a standardised symbol whose recognisable proportions must remain stable. Option D describes an accidental error because it gives no artistic intention, context, or expressive purpose. Distortion becomes artistic when it is controlled and meaningful.

This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Elements of Art. Topic: Shape.