How might the name of an object, such as the Woman from Willendorf, alter the way we understand it?
What will be an ideal response?
Essay responses should include these points:
The sculpture was originally labeled Venus of Willendorf.
The name suggests it is religious in nature, which it may not be.
Venus did not exist at the time the sculpture was created.
The name suggests beauty and reverence, but it may not have originally been thought of as beautiful.
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A. it was self-contained and separate from the viewer's world B. the focus was on a fixed viewpoints C. art sought to engage viewers as participants D. all of the above
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