All of the following statements are true of the sculpture, the Augustus of Primaporta, EXCEPT which one?
A. The Cupid and dolphin at Augustus' feet are reminders of his alleged divine descent from the goddess Venus
B. This sculpture is a figurine, and is smaller-than-life sized
C. Augustus' stance and physical proportions are modeled after the Greek statue, the Doryphorus
D. Augustus was idealized in this sculpture with a handsome face and tall, muscular physique to create a heroic image
Answer: B. This sculpture is a figurine, and is smaller-than-life sized
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