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The swelling of the columns in the Parthenon, intended to compensate for optical distortions that occur when the naked eye views straight lines from a distance, is known as _________.
 
  A. tessellation
  B. entasis
  C. abbozzo
  D. frottage
  E. intrados

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According to Polykleitos' canon, the ideal head should be _________ of the total height of the body.
 
  A. one-sixth
  B. one-fifth
  C. one-ninth
  D. one-seventh
  E. one-eighth


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nickk12214

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Reply #1 on: Aug 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

E


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Reply 2 on: Aug 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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