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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is anthropomorphic imagery? In your opinion, what are two possible purposes for this type of art?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@wach

OpenStudy (wach):

Basically this is where human-like characteristics are given to non-human things, like making a horse look humanlike or something. The point of this type of art is either .. - religious - for example, in hindu art animals can be given human-like features to show they have deistic qualities, like the god Ganesha - narrative - in some paintings, objects are made humanlike to show that they represent things like sin, etc.

OpenStudy (beccaboo333):

Take in the information that @wach says, this is a very smart user.

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