A golden Byzantine belt is imprinted with the figure of a hunting falcon. What cultural message is the artist hoping to send?
(1 point)
• 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 Byzantine god.
• The artist is portraying the falcon as a feared creature.
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The artist is portraying the falcon as a symbol of fortune.
In Near Eastern culture, the winged genius often represented in art and artifacts was a
god.
(1 point)
• destructive
• creative
•understanding
• benevolent
Relief with Winged Genius
Assyrian
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
god.
(1 point)
• destructive
• creative
•understanding
• benevolent
Relief with Winged Genius
Assyrian
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
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