According to Nicolas Poussin, a painting's subject matter should be drawn from

a. the everyday life of moral people.
b. the Bible only.
c. the artist's imagination.
d. Classical mythology or Christian tradition.


Answer: d

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Which of the following is not true of a Carnatic music performance such as kriti “Sarasiruha”?

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