A golden Byzantine belt is imprinted with the figure of a hunting falcon. What cultural message is the artist hoping to send?
(1 point)
Responses
The artist is portraying the falcon as a common part of Byzantine diet.
The artist is portraying the falcon as a common part of Byzantine diet.
The artist is portraying the falcon as a symbol of fortune.
The artist is portraying the falcon as a symbol of fortune.
The artist is portraying the falcon as a Byzantine god.
The artist is portraying the falcon as a Byzantine god.
The artist is portraying the falcon as a feared creature.
2 answers
The artist is portraying the falcon as a symbol of fortune.
A tall, muscular man wears a headdress, earrings, bracelet, and an intricately-designed robe. He holds a container in his left hand and grips a cone-shaped object in his right.
Relief with Winged Genius
Assyrian
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
In Near Eastern culture, the winged genius often represented in art and artifacts was a _______ god.
(1 point)
Responses
destructive
destructive
creative
creative
understanding
understanding
benevolent
Relief with Winged Genius
Assyrian
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
In Near Eastern culture, the winged genius often represented in art and artifacts was a _______ god.
(1 point)
Responses
destructive
destructive
creative
creative
understanding
understanding
benevolent