Which of the Following Is a Central Goal of Art

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a central goal of art history?

• A)to realize the worth of the work
• B)to apply current artistic theories to past works
• C)to investigate the artist's reputation
• D)to explore the cultural factors that contributed to the initial reception of the work

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Definitions:

Self-Honesty

The practice of being truthful to oneself regarding one's feelings, desires, and actions, acknowledging both strengths and weaknesses.

Cultural Competence

The ability to understand, appreciate, and interact effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Ethnorelativism

Assessing, interpreting, and judging culturally diverse behavior within its own cultural context. Such behaviors are neither good nor bad, only different.

Cultural Context

Cultural context involves the societal norms, values, beliefs, and practices that shape an individual's actions and interpretations within a specific culture.