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folubunmi

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on: Jun 23, 2018
In Egyptian art, the convention of representing social importance by sizefor example, where the pharaoh is shown much larger than his subjectsis known as:
 
  A. simultaneous contrast.
  B. hierarchical scale.
  C. isometric perspective.
  D. foreshortening.
  E. entasis.

Question 2

The most notable example of Neolithic architecture in Europe is:
 
  A. Tassili n'Ajjer in Algeria.
  B. Stonehenge in England.
  C. Pompeii in Italy.
  D. the Colosseum in Rome.
  E. Chauvet in France.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The use of hierarchical scale to represent social importance is found on wall paintings and reliefs.

Answer to Question 2

B
Stonehenge employs a post-and-lintel system, the most basic of load-bearing construction systems.


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