Question

Define symbolic proportion. How has the artist used symbolic proportion when creating Mary and Jesus (Christ), in this piece entitled, Mary and Christ Enthroned?

Answer will vary but may include the following: Symbolic proportion is the creation of an apparent, and often deliberate, disproportion of one or more forms in a piece in order to convey a specific message. The artist has made Mary into a large figure in order to convey her greatness. The baby Jesus is also large, and possesses adult proportions, considering he is suppose to be an infant. This was done to emphasize his importance and greatness.

Answer 1

Symbolic proportion is the deliberate emphasis of objects in a work of art based on its importance as a symbol. This can sometimes also mean that in an artwork where symbolic proportion is applied, religious figures tend to be "bigger" or more emphasized compared to any other element a person may see in the piece.

The artist may have used symbolic proportion to emphasize the importance or prominence of Mary and Jesus Christ - this may be relative to any smaller objects around them in the scene.

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Answer 2

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