Author Question: A work of art that uses a tragic Roman tale to arouse feelings of patriotism, self-sacrifice, and ... (Read 137 times)

oliviahorn72 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

A work of art that uses a tragic Roman tale to arouse feelings of patriotism, self-sacrifice, and civic virtues in its viewers is:

A. Sortie of Captain Banning Cocq's Company of the Civic Guard.
B. The Ashes of Phokion.
C. Las Meninas.
D. The Progress of Love.
E. The Oath of the Horatii.

Question 2

Which artists intentionally used their work to shape the public's view of prominent figures?

A. Gentileschi and Caravaggio
B. Vige-Lebrun and David
C. Van Ruisdael and Leyster
D. Borromini and Poussin
E. Fragonard and Watteau

Briannahope · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

E
The painting depicts the stirring moment when three Roman brothers swear before their father to fight to the death to spare their fellow citizens.

Answer to Question 2

B
Both artists portrayed their subjects of the French Revolution in a more positive context than the general populace perceived them.