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Orientalism is best described as:
 
  A) a philosophical movement that utilized Middle Eastern scholarship in the creation of European works of art.
  B) an artistic movement based on historical representation of Middle Eastern themes and ideas.
  C) an artistic representation of Europeans' stereotypical views and perceptions of the Middle East.
  D) the perception that Middle Easterners hold of European culture and society in the 19th century.
  E) a form of artistic production that introduced new techniques and values into European art.

Question 2

Artistic representations of the other:
 
  A) reveal the artist's mind-set about other cultural identities.
  B) provide accurate statements about the history and culture of non-Western peoples.
  C) cannot be studied, as they are often based on biased ideas of other cultures.
  D) are examples of colonialism and imperialism and should not be studied.
  E) are the most accurate way to study other people and cultures.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A



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