According to Herder, what forms popularized the Volksgeist?
Poetry, law, and art
Opera, sculpture, and etiquette
Songs, dances, and poetry
Architecture, literature, and painting
Answer
According to Herder, the popularized forms that disseminated the Volksgeist, or the collective spirit and essence of a nation, included songs, dances, and poetry. These cultural expressions served as powerful vehicles for transmitting the shared beliefs, values, traditions, and experiences that united a people and shaped their collective identity.
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