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Question 1: Does an art object have to serve a function to be art?
This type of question needs an answer from the one reading the question. However, I feel that an art object doesn't have to serve a function to be art. because art should speak for itself.
Question 2: Are art objects valuable in themselves, without any functions?
Art objects need to operate in some way all art exists for a cause and these motivations make up the functions of art.
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I hope this helps, L.E.
A widely accepted way of thinking or behaving is a convention.
It denotes set of generally accepted standards and norms and a way in which something is usually done. Example for convention is shaking hands when greeting someone. Controversial on the other hand is something causing people to have opposing ways.
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I'm confused I'll answer your question but is there an article or passage that goes along with the plot diagram because if not I have nothing to go on.
#1.) The reason this author has such a high regard for Peggy Noonan is beacuse not only was he a strong author he was also a highly skilled and reconized speechwriter.
#2.) My interpretation of this line is that a man died and slipped from the world of earth to touch the face of god.
I'm sorry but i can't help with the 3rd one, being as I am only a 8th grader but I hope the other 2 answers helped you.