Why was Veronese’s Last Supper so offensive to the Roman Inquisition that he changed the title to Feast in the House of Levi?

a. It includes female servants.
b. It portrays Jesus drinking wine.
c. It features buffoons and drunkards.
d. It uses a lavish setting.


Answer: c

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a. horse's hindquarters; commoner's dirty feet b. lamp; giant candelabra c. horse; pig d. nude man; nude woman

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a) first b) second c) third d) fourth

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What will be an ideal response?

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