A sculpture of a person's head. They have curly hair and are looking off into the distance. The eyes have no detail and the mouth is slightly parted in a frown.

Question

In this sculpture, what is characteristic of the Hellenistic period?
a.
The man is portrayed as powerful and idealistic.
b.
The sculpture is of a religious martyr.
c.
As it was with all sculptures at this time, this sculpture shows the ruler of the time.
d.
The eyes are vacant and there is a sad expression on the figure’s face.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

d. The eyes are vacant and there is a sad expression on the figure’s face.

This choice reflects the emotional depth and realism characteristic of the Hellenistic period, where sculptures often explored a wider range of human emotions and experiences compared to earlier periods.