Question

the mixed media artist lauren halsey draws on influences from both modern life and antiquity in creating her imposing works: she uses imagery from her los angeles neighborhood and structures from pharaonic monuments of ancient egypt to explore black culture and art in novel ways. as it is used in the text, the word “antiquity” most nearly means which of the following? a her values b the past c this concept d its opposite

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "antiquity" in the text, we analyze the context. The text mentions the artist draws from "modern life and antiquity", and later refers to "pharaonic monuments of ancient Egypt". So "antiquity" should relate to the past (ancient times). Option A (her values) is irrelevant. Option C (this concept) is vague and doesn't fit. Option D (its opposite) contradicts the context. Option B (the past) matches the reference to ancient Egypt and historical imagery.

Answer:

B. the past