Musician Joni Mitchell, who is also a painter, uses images she creates for her album covers to emphasize ideas expressed in her music. For the cover of her album Turbulent Indigo (1994), Mitchell painted a striking self-portrait that closely resembles Vincent van Gogh's Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear (1889). The image calls attention to the album's title song, in which Mitchell sings about the legacy of the postimpressionist painter. In that song, Mitchell also hints that she feels a strong artistic connection to Van Gogh--an idea that is reinforced by her imagery on the cover.

Which choice best describes the overall structure of the text?

Question

Accepted Answer

It presents a claim about Mitchell, then gives an example supporting that claim.

Answer

It discusses Van Gogh's influence on Mitchell, then considers Mitchell's influence on other artists.

Answer

It describes a similarity between two artists, then notes a difference between them.

Answer

It describes the songs on _Turbulent Indigo_, then explains how they relate to the album's cover.