Which artistic subject became more common in Hellenistic sculpture?
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Correct answer: Children, the elderly, and ordinary people
Hellenistic artists expanded their subjects to include children, the elderly, and ordinary people rendered with realistic emotion and detail. This break from Classical idealization distinguished Hellenistic sculpture from the earlier focus on perfect gods and heroes.
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