Verism, a chief quality of Roman portrait busts, is associated with
a) highly realistic depictions of elders for the purpose of veneration.
b) idealized representations of youth to emphasize the health of the state.
c) exaggerated treatments of typical Roman features to symbolize national character.
d) satirical depictions of powerful leaders for the purpose of political revenge.
Answer: a
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