Which statement most correctly matches Plato's attitude toward artists?

A. Artists have a closer relationship to ideal forms because they are inspired by the gods.
B. Artists are the only ones who can truly show us the metaphysical truth of ordinary objects.
C. Artists create lies in order to deceive regular people.
D. Artists can create only imperfect copies of imperfect copies of ideal forms.


Answer: D

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