Anthropological Interest in Art Goes Beyond the Appreciation of Beauty

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Essay

Anthropological interest in art goes beyond the appreciation of beauty in its many various forms.Explain why anthropologists are interested in art and how that interest has contributed to the understanding of cultures.Give two specific examples to illustrate your points.

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