Anthropologists maintain that there is more to art than an attempt to express oneself. What other feature is characteristic of art?

A) It holds cultural meaning.
B) It marks the social status of the maker.
C) It is expensive to own and display.
D) It shows mastery of a skill.


Answer: A

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