Why is the art of Benin considered “royal arts”?

A) All artistic subject matter was related to the oba, his family, and court life.
B) The oba commissioned works in brass and ivory.
C) Only members of the most elite class could become artists.
D) The lost-wax casting process was used to decorate thrones.


Only the oba could commission works in brass.

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A. Gesamtkunstwerk B. Kunstgeschichte C. Sturm und Drang D. Ausbuildung E. Lebensraum

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What was the purpose of tribunes such as those found at Saint James at Santiago de Compostela and Saint-Sernin in Toulouse?

A. To stage sacred plays B. To house overflow crowds C. To provide a space for law courts D. To provide a balcony for the pope

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A hemispherical structure that can be understood as an arch rotated 180 degrees on its axis is a(n) ____________

what is it please?

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How does Nao Bustamante’s installation Soldadera use history?

A. The archeological evidence of the lives of soldiers is incorporated. B. The work calls into question the value of examining the historical past. C. The firsthand accounts of female soldiers are read by the audience for an immersive experience. D. Historically accurate dress and fictional elements are combined.

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