​ 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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Definitions:

Sternocleidomastoid Muscle

A major muscle in the neck that plays a key role in rotating and flexing the head.

Rotate

The action of turning around an axis or center point, either in objects or in anatomical terms as movements of body parts.

Head

The upper part of the human body, or the front or upper part of the body of an animal, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

Sphincter

A circular muscle that controls the passage of substances through an opening in the body, such as the anus or the esophagus.