​ On the Warka Vase, Shown Here, What Is the Purpose

question 3

Multiple Choice

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On the Warka Vase, shown here, what is the purpose of the hierarchy of scale?

• A) To indicate that those figures are closer to the viewer
• B) To show the greater importance of the king and priestess
• C) To emphasize the wealth of the dedicant of the vase
• D) To most efficiently fill the relief surface with decoration

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