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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Definitions:

Protein Synthesis

The process by which cells build proteins based on the genetic information carried in DNA and transported by RNA.

Digestion

Breakdown of food into its chemical components.

Activation Energy

The minimum amount of energy that must be provided to compounds to result in a chemical reaction.

Kinetic Energy

The energy of motion.