Question

which of the following statements is true about architecture in the later roman empire? a.) a triumphal arch, like the arch of titus, was only used to commemorate civic events like the building of roads. b.) the arch of constantine depicts a military victory over the dacians, and trajan's column has a panel depicting the spoils of jerusalem. c.) trajan's column contains a spiral frieze which gets narrower toward the top of the column, making it difficult to read. d.) the use of spolia in monuments like the arch of constantine was considered to be a decline of form compared to earlier roman architecture.

Answer 1

D, The use of spolia in monuments like the arch of constantine was considered to be a decline of form compared to earlier roman architecture

Step-by-step explanation:

I know B is wrong, as it actually depicts a victory over Maxentius at the Milvian Bridge than a war against the Dacians. I believe the Use of Spolia is considered to be a decline as is taken materials/art from other monuments dedicated to other people and reusing it, showing either lack of resources or lack of creativity, hence a decline in either of the things.