A small sculpture of fourteen individuals on a small boat.

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Model of a River Boat
Egyptian

The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
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This art piece was created primarily to
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express political views by representing historic figures in a political setting.
express political views by representing historic figures in a political setting.

create a utilitarian tool for instruction on anatomy.
create a utilitarian tool for instruction on anatomy.

express moods and feelings through use of color.
express moods and feelings through use of color.

record cultural and historic norms by showing the style of a time period.
record cultural and historic norms by showing the style of a time period.
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Answer 1

The correct response for why this art piece was created is:

record cultural and historic norms by showing the style of a time period.

This aligns with the purpose of many sculptures in ancient cultures, which often served to document social practices, beliefs, and artistic styles of the time.