Which statement best characterizes the lifestyle of Zen monk-artists such as Shubun and his followers?

A. They specialized in art rather than religious ritual or teaching.
B. They used art to help teach the ideas of Zen to others.
C. Art was just one facet of their daily lives .
D. They lived a solitary nomadic life and traded their art for food.

Answer: A

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