How Did the Artists Visually Distinguish the Duke of Berry

question 27

Multiple Choice

How did the artists visually distinguish the duke of Berry in the illustration for the calendar page for January in the Très Riches Heures ?

• A) hieratic scale
• B) a written inscription above him
• C) the banner with heraldic arms above him
• D) his position in the center of the composition

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Definitions:

Unification

The process of making or becoming united or whole, often used in historical contexts to describe the merging of separate states or entities into a single nation.

Falcon

A bird of prey belonging to the genus Falco, revered in many cultures for its hunting prowess and often symbolic of nobility.

Horus

An ancient Egyptian deity represented as a falcon, associated with the sky, war, and hunting, and seen as a protector of the Pharaoh.

Pharaoh

The title given to the ancient Egyptian monarchs, considered divine rulers of the kingdom and central figures in government and religion.