Identify the correct statement about the “expression” element of an artwork.
a. expression is the mode of representation of the narrative.
b. expression is the initial effect of the work on the viewer's mind.
c. expression is what the viewer absorbs first on viewing an artwork.
d. expression is never intended by the artist.

B. Expression is the initial effect of the work on the viewers mind

i believe the answer is: a.  abstract forms were often used to represent human figures.

representing human figures in abstract forms is often used in the geometric period, not hellenistic  period.   during the hellenistic  period,   aesthetic value derived from creating arts which mimic the actual shape of a certain object or individuals.

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the answer is b.

by: nicholas