Attributing Artworks to Specific African Artists Is Sometimes Difficult Because

question 12

Multiple Choice

Attributing artworks to specific African artists is sometimes difficult because ____.

• A) individual styles are very similar
• B) many people worked on each piece
• C) early researchers rarely asked for artists name
• D) the artists are very secretive

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