The Inuit do not have a word for art. This reveals that:

a. The Inuit have little artistic ability.
b. In a harsh environment, the practice of art is a luxury not easily indulged in.
c. The contemporary arts of the Inuit were introduced by Canadians as a way for Inuit to earn a living.
d. The Inuit language is impoverished because it lacks a word for art.
e. Inuit art is traditionally embedded in making objects for other purposes.


E

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