The production histories of Alexander the Great and Chairman Mao en Route to Anyuan underscore the significance of
a) replication for the shaping and dissemination of propaganda.
b) conventions related to representations of the common man.
c) originality and variety in depicting rulers.
d) faithfully naturalistic representations of rulers.
Question 2
The imperial gaze of Alexander is distinctly different from the gaze of Napoleon because
a) Alexander looks past the viewer into the future while Napoleon engages the viewer in the present.
b) Alexander's expression is compassionate and fatherly, unlike the stern, controlling gaze of Napoleon.
c) Alexander makes no eye contact with the viewer to emphasize his position as ruler over conquered subjects, but Napoleon's direct gaze links his identity and condition to that of the common man.
d) the imperial gaze follows conventions of sculpture, while Napoleon is portrayed in paint, allowing the artist to use more creativity of expression.