This question is debated:
The Laocoon Group (1st Century, CE) and the Apollo Belvedere (Roman copy after a 4th century BCE Greek original) is examined:
a) Describe the FORM of the work (the overall structure comprising line, shape, texture, value, color and balance)?
b) Does the work have SUBJECT MATTER (if so, what is literally depicted)?
c) What is the CONTENT (what is the religious, philosophical and/or historical importance)?
Answer the given list of questions in a comparative essay to assess your choices. Be sure to introduce the works you have selected.
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a) What is the FORM of work (the overall structure comprising line, shape, texture, value, color and balance)?
b) Does the work have SUBJECT MATTER (if so, describe literally depicted)?
Describe the CONTENT (what is the religious, philosophical and/or historical importance)?