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nramada

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on: Jun 23, 2018
What feature of Severus Alexander's portraits contrasts sharply with those of earlier emperors and empresses?
 
  A) the addition of a beard to emulate the style of the Greeks
  B) the use of paint to emphasize individual facial features
  C) the turn of the emperor's head to direct his gaze away from the viewer
  D) the use of the drill to represent eyes and hair more realistically

Question 2

The knotted brow and sharp turn of the head in Caracalla's portraits emphasize his ____________ personality.
 
  A) charismatic
  B) youthful
  C) introspective
  D) ruthless


robbielu01

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

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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