Question

which statement about greek sculpture is false?

a. the three main principles of greek aesthetics are proportion, movement, and rhythm.

b. the greeks admired the strength and precision of athletes and wanted to portray athletic figures.

c. greek sculptures are typically stiffly posed, highly styled figures.

Explanation:

• Option A: Greek aesthetics did emphasize proportion, movement, and rhythm, so this is true.
• Option B: Greeks valued athleticism and often depicted athletic figures, so this is true.
• Option C: Greek sculptures, especially in the classical period, moved away from stiff poses and had more natural, relaxed postures (unlike archaic period which had some stiffness, but "typically" stiffly posed is false as classical Greek sculpture is known for naturalism).

Answer:

C. Greek sculptures are typically stiffly posed, highly styled figures.