The field of philosophy called aesthetics asks the question:

The correct answer is "All the answers are correct."

The field of philosophy called aesthetics asks the questions what is art? Can we apply our concept of art to the art of the past? Can we apply our concept of art to the art of different cultures? Is there one correct standard for judging art?

Aesthetics study taste and beauty from a philosophical standpoint. It is a term applied not only to art but to architecture and design. The word aesthetics comes from the Greek word "aisthetikos" that means the perception of the senses. It focuses on the beauty, taste, and attractiveness of the piece of art, the building or the interior design of a place.

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.