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Why is the scene in the Shaft of the Dead Man so significant? (2 points) Responses because of its narrative possibilities because of its narrative possibilities because of the rich use of color because of the rich use of color because of its detail in the manes and fur because of its detail in the manes and fur because of the realistic portrayal of animal movement because of the realistic portrayal of animal movement Skip to navigation

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- because of its narrative possibilities — it’s one of the earliest depictions suggesting a story (wounded man, bison, hunting context).
- because of the realistic portrayal of animal movement — the animals are rendered with lifelike poses and motion, enhancing the scene’s drama.