A sculpture of a headless, winged woman. Her arms are stretched out and back toward her wings.

Question

Many believe this sculpture represented to the Greeks _________________
a.
a great naval victory or some other type of successful defeat.
b.
the guidance and angelic presence of the Greek gods.
c.
the successful reign of Pericles.
d.
the emotion and anger that existed during the Hellenistic period.

Answer 1

The sculpture you are describing is likely the Winged Victory of Samothrace, also known as Nike of Samothrace. This sculpture is widely believed to represent:

a. a great naval victory or some other type of successful defeat.

It commemorates a victory, possibly a naval victory, and is celebrated for its dynamic composition and dramatic presence.