Connoisseurship is described as which of the following?

• A. Active visual engagement and qualitative judgments
• B. Knowledge of dealer networks
• C. Market price tracking
• D. Provenance research

Answer: (A)

Connoisseurship centers on trained, direct visual assessment used to form qualitative judgments about an artwork’s attribution, quality, and condition. This is why the description of active visual engagement and qualitative judgments is the best match: an expert examines technique, materials, brushwork, and stylistic cues to evaluate authenticity and merit. The other activities—knowing dealer networks, tracking market prices, or researching provenance—are important for context and provenance but do not define the eye-level evaluative process that underpins connoisseurship.