Question

Which of the following statements about an artist is true? a.) An artist's collective body of work is known as a canon. b.) An artist's collective body of work is known as an oeuvre. c.) An artist's collective body of work is known as a gallery. d.) An artist's collective body of work is known as a masterpiece.

Answer 1

An artist's collective body of work is known as an oeuvre.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Western conception, whether or not a blacksmith is an artist would depend on that person’s "oeuvre." The argument that a sword is a work of art could definitely be one worth making; however, the possibility might not even be considered in some non-Western cultures.