What Did a Smile on the Face of an Archaic-Period

question 3

Multiple Choice

What did a smile on the face of an archaic-period sculpture signify?

• A) the subject was from the upper class
• B) the subject was a happy person
• C) the subject was a living human being
• D) the subject was a shepherd

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Definitions:

Georges Le Tour

An innovative French painter of the Baroque period, renowned for his mastery of light and shadow, often depicting religious and nocturnal scenes.

Adoration of the Shepherds

A theme in Christian art depicting shepherds visiting the newborn Jesus Christ in Bethlehem, symbolizing his announcement to the common people.

Nativity

The birth of Jesus Christ, often depicted in Christian art and celebrated as a major holiday on December 25th.

Wren's Design

Refers to the architectural work of Sir Christopher Wren, most notably his design of St. Paul's Cathedral in London.