Why Do Most Societies Not Have a Word for Art

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why do most societies not have a word for art?

• A) Art is often an integral part of religious, social, and political life.
• B) Art is such a broad concept, including music, visual arts, and folklore, that there is no need for a general term.
• C) Most societies consider art to be in the domain of only the very elite, and therefore do not need a common word for it.
• D) Art is a relatively unique phenomenon, found only in Western civilization.

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