How Does Duccio Di Buoninsegna's Maestá Break from Byzantine Portrayals

question 43

Multiple Choice

How does Duccio di Buoninsegna's Maestá break from Byzantine portrayals of Mary and the Christ Child?

• A)Mary and the Christ Child are larger than the surrounding figures.
• B)Mary's body has substance,and the Christ Child resembles an actual baby.
• C)Mary and the Christ Child are depicted in reverse perspective.
• D)Mary and the Christ Child look straight out,engaging the viewer.

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