What feature(s) do Greek kouroi and standing figures in Egyptian art have in common?

A. full nudity
B. the Archaic smile
C. a rigid, upright stance
D. all of the above


Answer: C

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Inferno. Suggest whether the Scrovegnis’ act of “penance” was likely acceptable in this era, and then take a position on whether context and intention should make a difference in how we understand and judge a work of art. Please provide the best answer for the statement.

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