A print shows the religious scene of the Annunciation. The two people have little facial detail, are flat looking, and halos over their heads. A painting shows a boy carrying a small child on his back as he walks past a tall white fence.
Annunciation
English
ca. 1250
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore A Bon Viaigre
Paul Gavarni
France
1859
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
Compare these two images. Pick the statement that best describes the way they illustrate change in portraits over time.
(1 point)
Responses
The portraits show changes in paint pigments used over time.
The portraits show changes in paint pigments used over time.
These paintings show that portrait subjects were originally religious but now only portray the common man.
These paintings show that portrait subjects were originally religious but now only portray the common man.
These paintings show the image of the human figure becoming more realistic and three-dimensional.
These paintings show the image of the human figure becoming more realistic and three-dimensional.
Human figures were once depicted with halos but now have none.
Human figures were once depicted with halos but now have none.
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