What artistic convention explains why Naram-Sin is larger than other figures on his stele?
A. Hierarchic scale because he is more important
B. Clasped hands because he appears before the gods
C. Cuneiform to describe his victory
D. Silhouette to emphasize his divine nature
Answer: A
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