Why do we study art? what benefits can we gain from studying art?

What did many early american settlers showa. scenes from story booksb. alphabets and numbersc. portraits and decorative scrollsd. pictures without special meanings

Afilm, like any other artwork, can never be totally understood and appreciated through critical analysis, no matter how complete or astute, although such analysis can open up new levels of meaning and appreciation for the sensitive viewer.

Name this sculpture the time period it was created during, and its purpose