What does this composition lack that makes interpreting its form difficult?

In his painting The Oath of the Horatii (fig. 15.37), Jacques-Louis David __________

A. was primarily interested in showing off his mastery of the elements of design B. depicted the military power of the French king C. used the style of Classical sculptures to illustrate a theme of patriotism D. provided a model to be used for engraved illustrations in a book

James Brown is considered the “father of funk” because

a) funk bands adopted many of the features of his music b) he sponsored Sly and the Family Stone c) he founded an independent funk label in 1975 d) he recruited the Village People