All of the following were motivations for the creation of Roman ancestor portraits EXCEPT
A) extolling the virtues of the family's ancestors.
B) separating the old patrician families from the plebeian middle and lower classes.
C) displaying pride in one's genealogy.
D) legitimizing the status of self-made "new men" in the Senate.

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Roman ancestor portraits were primarily about honoring ancestors, showcasing family lineage, and distinguishing patrician families. They were not about legitimizing the status of "new men" or self-made individuals in the Senate, as these figures would not have a long lineage of ancestors to display in such a manner.

All of the Following Were Motivations for the Creation of Roman