In the same way, art can reflect a cultures religious beliefs. For hundreds of years in Europe, religious art was almost the only type of art that existed. Churches and other religiousbuildings were filled with paintings that depicted people and stories from the Bible. Although most people couldnt read, they could still understand biblical stories in the pictures on churchwalls. By contrast, one of the main characteristics of art in the Middle East was itsabsence of human and animal images. This reflects the Islamic belief that statues are unholy.
1. More can be learned about a culture from a study of art history than general history because art history__.
A. show us the religious and emotions of a people in addition to political values.
B. provide us with information about the daily activities of people in the past.
C. give us an insight into the essential qualities of a time and a place.
D. all of the above.
2. Art is subjective in that__.
A. a personal and emotional view of history is presented through it.
B. it can easily rouse our anger or sadness about social problems.
C. it will find a ready echo in our hearts.
D. both B and C.
3. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
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