Multiple Choice
The basic principle behind formalism could best be summarized as
A) a piece of art is ultimately a tool designed for some utilitarian purpose, which the critic must discern.
B) art must be understood in its cultural context.
C) art must be understood in its historical context.
D) art exists independently of historical or cultural context.
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