How can a viewer understand the context of a work of art?

multiple choice:

  • By studying the history of the time period in which it was created
  • By studying the composition of the work of art
  • By analyzing the visual elements
  • By identifying the medium and technique used to execute it
  • By studying the meaning of the work of art


By studying the history of the time period in which it was created

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Johann Sebastian Bach lived during what musical period?

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