The Painted Banner from the tomb of Marquess of Dai (Fig. 11-7) reflects the worldview of ancient China through complex iconography that

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The Painted Banner from the tomb of Marquess of Dai links the human and supernatural realms through its complex iconography such as spiritual creatures and gods, which reflects the ancient Chinese worldview. The banner also depicts the deceased as being transported into the world of the afterlife, but this is not the only message conveyed by the iconography. The emphasis on nature is also not the central theme of the banner, although it is present to some extent. Thus, the best choice is D.

The Painted Banner from the Tomb of Marquess of Dai