Why is the art of Benin considered “royal arts”?
A) All artistic subject matter was related to the oba, his family, and court life.
B) The oba commissioned works in brass and ivory.
C) Only members of the most elite class could become artists.
D) The lost-wax casting process was used to decorate thrones.
Only the oba could commission works in brass.
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1- In general, business practices in theatre have changed historically more or less in sync with business practices outside theatre. 2- Silence from an audience is always a sign of disapproval. 3- The business of theatre and the art of theatre are often in conflict. 4- A small audience in a large theatre will probably produce a better sense of groupness than a large audience in a small theatre. 5- Theatre is a good clue about culture because theatre has been called “a mirror of life.”
The title of Grant Wood's American Gothic was inspired by _____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word.