How Did the Persians Transform the Artistic Traditions of the Assyrians

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Multiple Choice

How did the Persians transform the artistic traditions of the Assyrians?

• A)The Persians adopted the Assyrian tradition of life-sized sculpture but introduced fluid design elements that created the appearance of motion rather than stiffness.
• B)The Persians adopted the Assyrian tradition of large-scale architecture but introduced intimate spaces within the architectural design that permitted greater privacy for individuals within homes and palaces.
• C)The Persians adopted the Assyrian tradition of mosaic-tiled floors but replaced the Assyrians' geometric patterns with realistic depictions of agriculture and wildlife.
• D)The Persians adopted the Assyrian tradition of realistic monumental sculpture but replaced the gory depiction of slaughter with noble and dignified portrayals of themselves and their conquered subjects.

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