faces and forms in art were…
A. Short and stocky
B. Long/elongated
C. Extremely wide
and exaggerated
D. All of the above, depending on the style and time period of the artwork.
B. Long/elongated
In art, especially during the Byzantine era and Gothic period, faces and forms were often depicted as long or elongated. This was done to create a sense of elegance and sophistication in the artwork. The elongation of features such as the face, neck, and limbs helped in conveying a sense of grace and idealized beauty. This artistic style was also influenced by religious and symbolic representations, with figures being elongated to emphasize their spiritual significance and divine nature.