What artistic purpose is illustrated in the text by the painting, Jahangir Receives a Cup from Khusrau?

A. To give tangible form to the unknown
B. To record and commemorate
C. To create extraordinary versions of ordinary objects
D. To create places for some human purpose


Answer: B

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