Viewers' strong response to Meret Oppenheim's Object is tied to which feature?

• A. Color
• B. Size
• C. Actual texture
• D. Shape

Answer: (C)

The strongest reaction comes from the actual texture—the real, tangible feel of the fur on a familiar teacup. Meret Oppenheim’s Object places a common porcelain vessel into an unexpected material context by covering it with fur, so the surface you’d touch is radically different from what you expect. That tactile surprise unsettles and intrigues at once: smooth porcelain versus soft, animal fur creates a dissonance between function, familiarity, and material reality. This physical texture invites a sensory, visceral response and makes viewers rethink what a household object can be. Color, size, or shape stay ordinary; it’s the actual texture that delivers the jolt and the lasting intrigue.