The pointing machine was a device used for
A) ensuring precision in Roman military attacks.
B) installing mural art in Roman houses.
C) creating accurate reproductions of statuary.
D) measuring distances between interior walls.

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The pointing machine was a device used in sculpture to accurately reproduce three-dimensional models by measuring the positions of a series of points on the original model and then transferring these measurements to the block of stone or other material being worked on, thus ensuring accurate reproductions of statuary.

The Pointing Machine Was a Device Used for