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text 1
american sculptor edmonia lewis is best known for her sculptures that represent figures from history and mythology, such as the death of cleopatra and hagar. although lewis sculpted other subjects, her career as a sculptor is best represented by the works in which she depicted these historical and mythical themes.
text 2
art historians have typically ignored the many portrait busts edmonia lewis created. lewis likely carved these busts (sculptures of a person’s head) frequently throughout her long career. she is known for her sculptures that represent historical figures, but lewis likely supported herself financially by carving portrait busts for acquaintances who paid her to represent their features. thus, lewis’s portrait busts are a central aspect of her career as a sculptor.
based on the texts, both authors would most likely agree with which statement?
choose 1 answer:
a sculpting representations of historical figures was a short - lived trend.
b lewiss works are varied in the subjects they depict.
c the death of cleopatra is lewiss most famous piece.
d lewiss portrait busts have overshadowed her other work.

Explanation:

• Option A: Text 1 focuses on her historical/mythical sculptures, Text 2 on portrait busts—no info on the trend's duration. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Text 1 says she sculpted other subjects besides historical/mythical. Text 2 says she created portrait busts and historical - figure sculptures. So both imply varied subjects. This is consistent.
• Option C: Text 1 says she's known for historical/mythical sculptures (including The Death of Cleopatra), but no claim it's her most famous. Text 2 focuses on portrait busts. Eliminate C.
• Option D: Text 1 emphasizes historical/mythical works as her career's best representation. Text 2 says portrait busts are central, but no indication they overshadow other work. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. Lewis's works are varied in the subjects they depict.