Question

match the items.
a. art involves conscious use of the imagination to create objects meant to be contemplated or appreciated for their beauty.
b. art creates and preserves our personal identities and cultures.
c. many artists investigate the characteristics that define our identity as a person and as a society. in each of these ways, they help to define our identities as individuals, societies, or nations.

1. how does art shape our identity?
2. what is artistic expression?
3. what is cultural identity in art?

Explanation:

• For "How does art shape our identity?", option c explains how artists investigate identity - defining characteristics and help define identities, so it matches.
• For "What is artistic expression?", option a describes art as the conscious use of imagination to create objects for contemplation or beauty - appreciation, which is about artistic expression.
• For "What is cultural identity in art?", option b mentions art creating and preserving personal identities and cultures, relating to cultural identity in art.

Answer:

1. c
2. a
3. b