Question

A wooden chair is carved with detailed floral and leaf designs that have been covered with gold. The seat and back are padded and topped with a hue of light pink silk.
Pair of Armchairs
by unknown artist
Digital image courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program This stone throne is crumbling but you can still see the elegantly curved designs of the arms and feet.Ceremonial Chair (The Elgin Throne)
by unknown artist
Digital image courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program

Question
The detailed French chair communicates values of extravagance. In contrast, the marble Greek throne communicates what sort of values?


overwhelming power
overwhelming power

excessive wealth
excessive wealth

creative chaos
creative chaos

elegant simplicity
elegant simplicity

Answer 1

The marble Greek throne, with its crumbling structure and elegantly curved designs, communicates values of **overwhelming power**. This suggests a sense of authority and the grandeur associated with a throne, highlighting its significance in ceremonial or leadership contexts.