Why is balance between direct message and open interpretation important in art?

So that meaning stays clear while the viewer remains involved in thinking

The governing concept is communicative balance in art. An artwork needs enough visual clues for viewers to identify its central idea, yet it can remain open enough for them to connect the image with their own experiences and interpretations. If the message is completely hidden, communication may fail; if every detail is explained like an instruction, the viewer has no active role. Option A is correct because it combines clarity with participation and reflection. Option B wrongly suggests meaninglessness. Option C reduces appreciation to memorisation, and option D rejects symbols even though symbols often make expression richer and more thoughtful.

This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Introduction to Art. Topic: Art as a form of expression.