The paintings in House of the Vetii (Fig. 6-29) ________________

A. depict a continuous narrative around the entire room
B. resemble framed pictures hung on the wall
C. exemplify the Roman tradition of still life painting
D. are unusual since most homes relied on mosaics for decoration


Answer: B

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