In art, a scene is called a synoptic view when it

a) depicts several consecutive actions at once.
b) shows both eyes of a face that is otherwise in profile.
c) suggests the social status of figures by their size relative to each other.
d) is made with the intention of communicating with deities.


Answer: a

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