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

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Art history focuses on understanding the historical and cultural context in which artworks were created and received. Therefore, exploring the cultural factors that contributed to the initial reception of the work is a central goal of art history. The other options may also be relevant to art history, but they are not as central as understanding the cultural context.

Which of the Following Is a Central Goal of Art