Why can costume be considered a supporting art in drama?

Because it gives visual form to character identity and setting

The governing concept is that drama is supported by several visual and performance arts working together. Costume helps the audience understand a character’s identity, occupation, social position, age, culture, historical period, and relationship to the setting. It can also support mood and visual unity without replacing acting or dialogue. Therefore option A is correct: costume contributes meaningfully to the dramatic presentation as a supporting visual art. Option B is false because costume does not normally remove dialogue; option C describes architecture or construction; and option D is meaningless because costume does not make music invisible. Its role is complementary, helping the story communicate more clearly.

This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Introduction to Art. Topic: Types of art.