Question

It can be inferred from the passage that ---.

• A. \( \text{all ancient cultures painted their statues bright colors} \)
• B. \( \text{all subsequent cultures rejected Greek styles} \)
• C. \( \text{no cultures appreciated polychrome paint} \)
• D. \( \text{only ancient Greeks built marble statues} \)
• E. \( \text{the ancient Greeks have influenced many subsequent cultures with their art} \)

Hint:

Infer influence from historical engagement.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Step 1: Context: Passage notes Enlightenment-era classicists’ influence and scholars’ resistance to color evidence, implying Greek art’s historical impact.
Step 2: Focus on classicists’ role suggests Greek art shaped later perceptions.
Step 3: (e) infers influence from their prominence in art history debates.
Step 4: Others (a-d) lack evidence or contradict the text.