The traditional Western distinction between "fine art" and "folk art" __________

A) is replicated to some extent in the art traditions of most other cultures
B) is a judgment based on one group's understanding of esthetics
C) has been adopted by anthropologists as a way to classify expressive culture
D) is based solely on whether the item is utilitarian


Answer: B

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