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Stanley, an art historian specializing in european history, wrote a critique of this painting for a newspaper. in a part of the critique, he wrote, “the overall effect of the work suggests that the artist understands the romance of venice and its boating culture.” which step of the critique does this statement represent?

What considers literature as a reflection of the time and place in which it was written?

The earliest type of phonograph was recorded sound on a a. tape. b. metal cylinder. c. wax cylinder. d. vinyl disk.