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How is the Roman Empire depicted in Alma-Tadema's work?

  • As declining

  • As modern

  • As decadent

  • As fictional

Answer

As depicted in Alma-Tadema's work, the Roman Empire is a decadent society steeped in luxury and opulence. His paintings portray scenes of lavish banquets, marble palaces, and beautiful women adorned in elaborate gowns. Through these depictions, Alma-Tadema highlights the empire's excessive wealth and indulgence, suggesting a society that has lost its moral compass and is on the brink of decline.
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