Which of the following is a central goal of art history?
a. to realize the worth of the work
b. to apply current artistic theories to past works
c. to investigate the artist's reputation
d. to explore the cultural factors that contributed to the initial reception of the work
Answer: d
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A. The Roman Republic began after the Latins expelled the last of the Etruscan kings, who had ruled for three centuries B. Obedience to the Roman state and service in its powerful army were essential to the life of the early Roman Republic C. Serving in the Roman army allowed a foreigner to gain Roman citizenship for himself and for his children D. Under the Roman Republic, the law-making process was controlled by the Roman Emperor E. The term "republic" refers to a government "of the people," or res publica (Latin)
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A) ?portraits of the Egyptian pharaohs. B) ?portraits of Hadrian's wife Sabina. C) ?portraits of Hadrian's lover Antinous. D) ?portraits of Hadrian's children.