Question

The sculptor used much symbolism when creating this piece, such as the staff that signifies leadership.The use of symbols in this statue suggests the piece is more ______(1)_______ than ______(2)_______.
a.
(1) documentary; (2) commemorative
b.
(1) monumental; (2) documentary
c.
(1) commemorative; (2) documentary
d.
(1) commemorative; (2) symbolic
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Look at the sculpture above of Augustus. A staff, like the one he is holding, symbolized __________ in Roman culture.
a.
strength
c.
leadership
b.
unity
d.
royalty

Answer 1

The first answer is the last option: commemorative and symbolic. The staff shows that the statue is more commemorative than symbolic, because it is revering Augustus's leadership. It remembers him as a strong leader, which is something more real than symbolic. The second answer is c. leadership. As stated in the first question, the staff signifies leadership. This is because the staff is reminiscent of religious symbolism, specifically of God's authority, meaning that whoever is holding the staff has the authority of God to rule over His people.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. The sculptor used much symbolism when creating this piece, such as the staff that signifies leadership.The use of symbols in this statue suggests the piece is more commemorative  than symbolic.

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C. A staff, like the one he is holding, symbolized leadership in Roman culture.

Explanation:

The statue bears the image of the emperor with his arm raised, as if addressing or distributing orders, wearing a tunic, a general's cloak and a breastplate richly adorned with important elements of his life and empire. He still had the consular staff in one of the emperor's hands.

This intention to show the emperor's leadership is shown in his statue, whose characteristics serve the purpose of reinforcing an image of an ideal ruler, respecting traditions, capable of restoring peace and order, thus legitimizing his titles of power. to know: First Citizen, First Senator, Maximum Pontiff, Tribe of the Plebs, Father of the Fatherland and Chief of Armies.