The dominant triad seems to lead toward the tonic.

The Mina' i Bowl with Bahram Gur and Azada (Fig. 9-19) represents Bahram Gur's ______________

A. interest in ancient customs B. establishment of new laws C. religious devotion D. prowess in love and hunting

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.