Question

question 29

choose the correct artist of this work.

augustus
polykleitos
bernini
vermeer
leonardo
géricault
courbet

Explanation:

Identify the artwork

Using the Doryphoros and Classical Greek Sculpture knowledge points
The image shows a marble sculpture of a nude male athlete standing in a balanced, naturalistic pose. This is the famous Roman marble copy of the Doryphoros (Spear Bearer), originally cast in bronze.

Determine the artist

Using the Classical Greek Sculpture and Doryphoros knowledge points
The Doryphoros was created by the renowned High Classical Greek sculptor Polykleitos around 450–440 BCE to demonstrate his canon of ideal human proportions.

Match with options

Using the Classical Greek Sculpture knowledge point
Comparing the sculptor Polykleitos to the provided multiple-choice options, we find a direct match with the second option.

Answer:

• Augustus
• Polykleitos (Correct answer)
• Bernini
• Vermeer
• Leonardo
• Gericault
• Courbet