Fine Art A: Week 2

Which statement describes the significance of the dragon and bull images on Babylon's Ishtar Gate?

• Both the dragon and bull symbolize ancient kings of Babylon.

• The dragon symbolizes the enemies of Babylon; the bull symbolizes the strength of the city-state

• Both the dragon and bull symbolize gods that were important to Babylon.

What type of artwork is the row of lions on Babylon's Processional Way?

• painted sunken-relief sculptures

• raised-relief sculptures of glazed brick

• fresco wall paintings

Why did the sculptors of Ashurnasirpal II Hunting Lions place the lion below the king?

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    The placement showed the king's power over nature.

• The placement showed that lions are less agile than humans.

• The placement informed viewers that the lion could never harm the king.

Which is the best definition of an Egyptian pylon?

• a concrete gateway guarded by a set of sculptures

• a tall, four-sided structure, with a pyramidal top, that is covered with relief sculptures

• a massive gateway with sloped sides

What type of relief carvings are on the columns of the Hypostyle Hall in the Great Temple of Amun at Karnak?

• sunken relief

• high relief

• low relief