A golden Byzantine belt is imprinted with the figure of a hunting falcon. What cultural message is the artist hoping to send?
(1 point)
Responses
The artist is portraying the falcon as a common part of Byzantine diet.
The artist is portraying the falcon as a common part of Byzantine diet.
The artist is portraying the falcon as a symbol of fortune.
The artist is portraying the falcon as a symbol of fortune.
The artist is portraying the falcon as a Byzantine god.
The artist is portraying the falcon as a Byzantine god.
The artist is portraying the falcon as a feared creature.
The artist is portraying the falcon as a symbol of fortune.
A tall, muscular man wears a headdress, earrings, bracelet, and an intricately-designed robe. He holds a container in his left hand and grips a cone-shaped object in his right.
Relief with Winged Genius
Assyrian
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
In Near Eastern culture, the winged genius often represented in art and artifacts was a _______ god.
(1 point)
Responses
destructive
destructive
creative
creative
understanding
understanding
benevolent