Nineteenth-century sculptor Cordier also created busts of other African men and women in addition to African Venus. Which of the following was most likely his source of inspiration?

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• interest in the African form
promoting human justice
• promoting the importance of slavery
• interest in using bronze to sculpt

Answer 1

The most likely source of inspiration for the sculptor Cordier in creating busts of African men and women, including African Venus, would be his interest in the African form. This reflects a fascination with the physicality and aesthetic aspects of African figures rather than the other options listed, which align less closely with the artistic motivations behind his work.