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.

Answer 1

Colantonio shows eager soldiers with weapons raised in pursuit.

Answer 2

A fabric artist creates the elaborate banners that will be carried into battle. What role in the conflict is this artist taking on?
(1 point)
Responses

supporting the troops
supporting the troops

documenting history
documenting history

raising awareness of an issue
raising awareness of an issue

protesting of an event or circumstance

Answer 3

supporting the troops

Answer 4

A magazine photographer publishes a book of two years’ worth of images on the war in the Middle East. Why is it important for the public to view this collection of art?
(1 point)
Responses

It is important as a way to inspire war protests.
It is important as a way to inspire war protests.

It is important as a way to raise money for troops.
It is important as a way to raise money for troops.

It is important as a way to raise awareness of the conflict.
It is important as a way to raise awareness of the conflict.

It is important as a way to support the government.

Answer 5

It is important as a way to raise awareness of the conflict.