Hellenistic sculpture can be equated with Aristotle’s idea of catharsis because both
a. portray brutal realism with characters.
b. require figures in tragic circumstances.
c. aim to elicit the viewer’s emotional response.
d. involve subjects in high social positions.
Answer: c
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