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ARTH_151-F04-2025SP-S Week 7 | Exam#1: Art Through The Ages, Chs. 21-23, on Friday, March 7
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In Perugino's Christ Delivering the Keys of the Kingdom to Saint Peter, what symbolic element does the artist include to remind the viewer of the ties between Saint Peter and the Roman emperor Constantine?
Options
A.The great marble piazza in the background
B.The triumphal arches in the background
C.The key dangling from Peter's hand
D.Golden roof tops
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To analyze this question, let's examine each statement in turn and connect it to the visual cues and historical symbolism present in Perugino's scene.
Option: 'The great marble piazza in the background' — While the setting includes a grand, classical space, the key symbolic device is not a generic piazza itself. The artwork emphasizes specific architectural references that ......Login to view full explanationLog in for full answers
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