Annunciation English ca. 1250 The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore A Bon Viaigre Paul Gavarni France 1859 The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore Question Compare these two images. Pick the statement that best describes the way they illustrate change in portraits over time. (1 point) Responses The portraits show changes in paint pigments used over time. The portraits show changes in paint pigments used over time. These paintings show that portrait subjects were originally religious but now only portray the common man. These paintings show that portrait subjects were originally religious but now only portray the common man. These paintings show the image of the human figure becoming more realistic and three-dimensional. These paintings show the image of the human figure becoming more realistic and three-dimensional. Human figures were once depicted with halos but now have none.
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The statement that best describes the way these two portraits illustrate change over time is: These paintings show the image of the human figure becoming more realistic and three-dimensional.
This response highlights the evolution of artistic techniques and styles in portraiture, reflecting a shift towards naturalism and realism in the depiction of the human figure from the medieval period to the 19th century.
