What Feature of Severus Alexander's Portraits Contrasts Sharply with Those

question 11

Multiple Choice

What feature of Severus Alexander's portraits contrasts sharply with those of earlier emperors and empresses?

• A) the addition of a beard to emulate the style of the Greeks
• B) the use of paint to emphasize individual facial features
• C) the turn of the emperor's head to direct his gaze away from the viewer
• D) the use of the drill to represent eyes and hair more realistically

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