Which two cultures use creatures to protect or transport humans after death?
America (bald eagle) and Spain (bull)
Egypt (the animal-headed sons of Horus) and China (the dragon)*****
Egypt (the jackal) and China (the lion)
Mayans (the crow) and Greeks (the raven)
What symbol is often used around the heads of saints to signify importance?
a crown
a wreath of thorns
a band of flowers
a halo******
An artist is asked to create a painting of a politician, illustrating qualities of power and benevolence. Which visual composition best suits these goals?
the politician bending down from the stage to shake the hands of his supporters
the politician on a platform, high above crowds of people****
the politician sitting on the ground with a group of kindergartners
the politician sitting at his desk, signing new law
Yes. All are right.
The first two are correct. The third is really a matter of opinion, and I disagree with yours. :) High above the people doesn't seem to convey benevolence, although it may convey power.
No you are wrong it is not that
To determine which two cultures use creatures to protect or transport humans after death, we can analyze the options provided:
- America (bald eagle) and Spain (bull): Neither the bald eagle nor the bull are traditionally associated with protecting or transporting humans after death.
- Egypt (the animal-headed sons of Horus) and China (the dragon): This is the correct answer. In ancient Egyptian mythology, the animal-headed sons of Horus were believed to protect various organs during the mummification process, ensuring the deceased would be intact for the afterlife. In Chinese mythology, the dragon is often associated with the power to transport deceased individuals to the afterlife.
To identify the symbol often used around the heads of saints to signify importance, we can examine the options provided:
- A crown: While crowns can signify importance, they are not specifically associated with saints.
- A wreath of thorns: This symbol is typically associated with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, rather than with saintly figures.
- A band of flowers: Again, while flowers can hold significance, they are not commonly used to symbolize the importance of saints.
- A halo: This is the correct answer. A halo is a circular or radiant light often depicted around the heads of saints in religious art. It represents their holiness and connection to the divine.
When considering the visual composition that best suits the goals of illustrating qualities of power and benevolence for a painting of a politician, we can evaluate the options given:
- The politician bending down from the stage to shake the hands of his supporters: While this composition conveys approachability, it may not effectively capture the qualities of power and authority.
- The politician on a platform, high above crowds of people: This is the most appropriate composition. Placing the politician on a platform, elevated above others, symbolizes power and influence.
- The politician sitting on the ground with a group of kindergartners: This composition may convey a sense of kindness and connection with the people but may not effectively emphasize power and benevolence.
- The politician sitting at his desk, signing a new law: This composition may emphasize the politician's role in enacting laws, but it does not necessarily evoke a sense of power and benevolence like the elevated platform composition.
I hope this helps clarify how to arrive at the correct answers and the reasoning behind them! Let me know if there's anything else I can assist you with.