Which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between art and religion?

A. Since nonstate societies lack permanent buildings dedicated to art (museums) or religion (temples, churches), there is no link between art and religion in these societies.
B. All of the greatest accomplishments in Western art have been commissioned by formal religions.
C. Art is produced for religious purposes as well as for its aesthetic value.
D. Western art is divorced from religion.
E. All non-Western art is produced anonymously and for religious purposes.


Answer: C

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