Question

Which statement best describes how a seventeenth century European portrait (such as the Mona Lisa) differs from an ancient Mexican portrait (such as Ballgame (?) Performer)?
(1 point)
Responses

Ancient Mexican portraits were usually oil paintings, while Europeans created clay portraits.
Ancient Mexican portraits were usually oil paintings, while Europeans created clay portraits.

Seventeenth century European portraits focused on portraying accurate body proportions, while ancient Mexican portraits focused on showing the spirit of the subject.
Seventeenth century European portraits focused on portraying accurate body proportions, while ancient Mexican portraits focused on showing the spirit of the subject.

Ancient Mexican portraits used bright primary colors, while European portraits were created with muted browns and greens.
Ancient Mexican portraits used bright primary colors, while European portraits were created with muted browns and greens.

Mexican portraits always portray dead ancestors, while European portraits focused on the living.

Answer 1

Seventeenth century European portraits focused on portraying accurate body proportions, while ancient Mexican portraits focused on showing the spirit of the subject.

(Option 2 — European art emphasized naturalistic proportion and illusionistic space; ancient Mexican works were more stylized and symbolic, aiming to convey essence or spiritual qualities.)