Which element of this Minoan fresco represents a contrasting tradition to frescoes produced in ancient Egypt?
a) It was painted to decorate a palace wall, whereas the Egyptians painted frescoes for tombs.
b) It was painted in fresco secco, whereas the Egyptians painted in buon fresco.
c) Its imagery portrays both animal and human figures from everyday life, whereas the Egyptians painted only rulers and high status people of the courts.
d) The male and female figures are differentiated by dark and light skin, whereas both male and females are depicted with dark brown skin in Egyptian paintings.
Answer: a
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