Comprehension
Direction: Answer the following questions based on the given passage.
From the perspective of chronology, the principle of 'art for life' is ancient. Right from the beginning of literature-making, art has been made the means of moral purpose. The predominance of considering art to be useful for life has been most in the west. At the same time, this belief is primitive and indescribable. The early form of art in the West was didactic because the classical art of the West flourished and developed under the patronage of religion. There was often a lack of pure artistic vision in this era. It is only natural for the religion-inspired art literature to be preachy.
1. Under the protection of religion
2. Under the protection of politics
3. Under the protection of humans
4. Under the protection of saints