In Olowe of Ise’s Veranda Post of Enthroned King and Senior Wife, the senior wife is depicted as the largest figure in the sculpture because _______.
a. the wife was a key supporter of the king as well as being a pillar of strength in the community
b. the wife’s power in the community exceeded the authority and power of the king
c. the wife was older than the king, therefore larger in size
d. females are much more visually interesting than males, so there is more detail to depict
e. women in Yoruban society are physically stronger and are generally larger in size than men
a. the wife was a key supporter of the king as well as being a pillar of strength in the community
a. Correct. The wife was a key supporter of the king as well as being a pillar of strength in the community.
b. Incorrect. The wife’s power in the community did not exceeded the authority and power of the king.
c. Incorrect. The wife was not larger than the king.
d. Incorrect. The sculptor was not assuming that the female form is more interesting.
e. Incorrect. The sculpture was not referring to a reality in which the women are larger than the men.
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