In Olowe of Ise's Veranda Post of Enthroned King and Senior Wife, the senior wife is depicted as the largest figure in the sculpture because _______
a. the wife was a key supporter of the king as well as being a pillar of strength in the community
b. the wife's power in the community exceeded the authority and power of the king
c. the wife was older than the king, therefore larger in size
d. females are much more visually interesting then males, so there is more detail to depict
e. women in Yoruban society is physically stronger and are generally larger in size than men
a. the wife was a key supporter of the king as well as being a pillar of strength in the community
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a. Tell bible stories to a mostly illiterate audience b. Remind the people of the French king’s leadership c. Honor the guilds that donated to the cathedrals d. Make God’s earthly house more appealing to the people