A regal figure to the left of the painting sits astride a rearing horse. Trumpets are raised as soldiers advance on a field of troops against a background of rock cliffs.

Question

Alexander the Great in His Conquest of Asia
by Marzio di Colantonio

The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore



Question
How has Colantonio used visual composition to communicate the glory of war in Alexander the Great and His Conquest of Asia?
(1 point)
Responses

Colantonio shows exuberant soldiers celebrating their victory.
Colantonio shows exuberant soldiers celebrating their victory.

Colantonio shows powerful Alexander slaying his enemy.
Colantonio shows powerful Alexander slaying his enemy.

Colantonio shows strong soldiers training for battle.
Colantonio shows strong soldiers training for battle.

Colantonio shows eager soldiers with weapons raised in pursuit.
Colantonio shows eager soldiers with weapons raised in pursuit.

Answer 1

Colantonio shows the regal figure of Alexander the Great seated on a rearing horse, which portrays his power and leadership in the conquest of Asia. The trumpets being raised and soldiers advancing on a field of troops indicate a victorious and triumphant atmosphere. The background of rock cliffs adds a sense of grandeur and the epic scale of the war. Overall, the visual composition used by Colantonio effectively communicates the glory and valor of war in the painting.

Answer 2

which option

Answer 3

Based on the description provided, the option that best reflects how Colantonio used visual composition to communicate the glory of war in "Alexander the Great in His Conquest of Asia" would be:

- Colantonio shows exuberant soldiers celebrating their victory.