Late Roman Attic helmets

[M. Demetrius]

I'm not an art history or interpretation expert, but I though "convention" had to do with matters of style such all the people in the cavalry vs infantry below) are looking straight ahead rather than at the person they are spearing. Egyptian torsos and arms in impossible positions would be another example.

"License" (poetic or artistic) is steering the thinking of the observer by distorting the image. Like all "enemies" looking mean or foolish or brutish, while the "good guys" are handsome and pleasing. War propaganda posters are a good example of "artistic license".

I could be completely incorrect, though. Wouldn't be the first time. English is a most confusing language, and the more I know about it, the more I'm willing to say that.



[sub]English is my second language. Cooing, gurgling and baby talk was my first.[/sub]