What Part of the Portrait of Balbinus from Piraeus Continues

question 26

Multiple Choice

What part of the portrait of Balbinus from Piraeus continues the traditional imagery of the Early and High Empire?

• A) the representation of the emperor in the guise of Jupiter
• B) the Greek contrapposto and trim proportions
• C) the heroic ideal that emphasized physical power over grace
• D) the setting up of the image at Piraeus, near Athens

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