Question ID:PT33 S3 Q16 Passage:Curator:  Since ancient times, the fine arts were developed and sustained with the aid of large subsidies from the aristocracies and religious institutions that were the public sectors of their day; it is doubtful that the arts would have survived without these subsidies. Clearly, contemporary societies should fulfill their obligation as stewards of cultural heritage without the assistance of aristocracies or religious institutions, so governments must help finance the maintenance, advancement, and enrichment of the fine arts today. Stem:The curator's argument depends on assuming which one of the following? Correct Answer Choice:DChoice A:The fine arts would be more highly developed now if they had been given greater governmental subsidies in the past. Choice B:If contemporary governments help to maintain and enrich the fine arts, private support for the arts will become unnecessary. Choice C:In contemporary societies, aristocracies and religious institutions are not willing to help finance the fine arts. Choice D:Serving as stewards of cultural heritage requires that contemporary societies help to maintain the fine arts. Choice E:Maintenance, advancement, and enrichment of the fine arts in any era require governmental subsidies.