How does the Roman sculpture of Augustus of Primaporta differ from the work to which it is indebted, the Doryphoros (The Spear Bearer) by Polyclitus of Greece?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Although its pose resembles that of the athlete Doryphoros, the sculpture of Augustus of Primavera represents a great military ruler idealized as a near deity.
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When designing set pieces in an arena theatre, a designer must be careful not to block the view of anyone in the audience.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Give three examples of ways in which paper can be used as a medium. How have contemporary artists differed from traditional artists in their uses of the medium? Refer to specific works to support your statements.
What will be an ideal response?
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