In the porch sculptures for the Palace of Ikere,why did Olowe of Ise depict the king smaller than the figures around him?
A)to convey the idea that kingship requires the guidance of others
B)to represent the king as a descendent of prosperous Yoruba rulers
C)to associate the king with the queen's female ancestors
D)to communicate his authority to the members of his empire

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Olowe of Ise depicted the king smaller than the other figures around him to convey the idea that kingship requires the guidance of others. It represents the concept of "Itan, Isehin, Iwa" which means history, all-encompassing knowledge, and character, which every king must possess to ensure the success of his reign.

In the Porch Sculptures for the Palace of Ikere,why Did