Why may an artist use distorted forms instead of making an exact copy of a face?

Because the artist wants to make emotional tension stronger

The governing concept is expressive distortion: an artist may intentionally alter proportion, shape, or facial features to communicate an inner state rather than physical accuracy. Enlarging an eye, bending a feature, or making the face appear tense can direct attention toward fear, anger, anxiety, or emotional conflict. Thus option A is correct because distortion can strengthen the feeling the artist wants the viewer to experience. Option B wrongly denies artistic purpose, while option C makes an absolute claim that is not true; many artworks use realistic forms. Option D is also false because realistic faces are fully acceptable in art. The choice depends on the intended message, not on a rule that all faces must be distorted.

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