A regal figure to the left of the painting sits astride a rearing horse. Trumpets are raised as soldiers advance on a field of troops against a background of rock cliffs.
Alexander the Great in His Conquest of Asia
by Marzio di Colantonio
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
How has Colantonio used visual composition to communicate the glory of war in Alexander the Great and His Conquest of Asia?
(1 point)
Responses
Colantonio shows exuberant soldiers celebrating their victory.
Colantonio shows exuberant soldiers celebrating their victory.
Colantonio shows powerful Alexander slaying his enemy.
Colantonio shows powerful Alexander slaying his enemy.
Colantonio shows strong soldiers training for battle.
Colantonio shows strong soldiers training for battle.
Colantonio shows eager soldiers with weapons raised in pursuit.
Colantonio shows eager soldiers with weapons raised in pursuit.
supporting the troops
It is important as a way to raise awareness of the conflict.
A fabric artist creates the elaborate banners that will be carried into battle. What role in the conflict is this artist taking on?
(1 point)
Responses
supporting the troops
supporting the troops
documenting history
documenting history
raising awareness of an issue
raising awareness of an issue
protesting of an event or circumstance
A magazine photographer publishes a book of two years’ worth of images on the war in the Middle East. Why is it important for the public to view this collection of art?
(1 point)
Responses
It is important as a way to inspire war protests.
It is important as a way to inspire war protests.
It is important as a way to raise money for troops.
It is important as a way to raise money for troops.
It is important as a way to raise awareness of the conflict.
It is important as a way to raise awareness of the conflict.
It is important as a way to support the government.