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:

? What is the FORM of the work (the overall structure including line, shape, texture, value, color and balance)?
? Does the work have SUBJECT MATTER (if so, what is literally depicted)?
? What is the CONTENT (what is the religious, philosophical and/or historical significance)?
Answer the following list of questions in a comparative essay to evaluate your choices. Be sure to introduce the works you’ve chosen.
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? What is the FORM of the work (the overall structure including line, shape, texture, value, color and balance)?
? Does the work have SUBJECT MATTER (if so, what is literally depicted)?

What is the CONTENT (what is the religious, philosophical and/or historical significance)?