This iconic painting, which has come to symbolize napoleon’s leadership as he conquered much of europe, was created by his favorite artist, –. the manner in which napoleon’s success in leading his army across the alps is represented in symbolic terms as man’s ability to master nature is derived from – art. whereas the military pose of a ruler atop a horse is borrowed from the equestrian monument tradition of – sculpture

1. Jacques-Louis David, 2. Neoclassical art, 3. Equestrian sculpture

Explanation:

David was made Napoleon´s favorite artist some time after declaring himself emperor. Napoleon commissioned David to develop this painting, with only a previous painting of the emperor and an old worn uniform. He went on to create the Imperial style form of painting which rapidly caught on and adapted by the rest of Europe. His artwork prospered during a time when artist ´evolved´ from a Neoclassical epoc and that would influence the artist and his paintings. So much so, that Equestrian sculptures or statues were made portraying great leaders and kings atop horses as in battle or in victory.

        i think it is referred as the 8th wonder of the world because each of the terra cotta warriors was not the same. they each had many things with their physical stature, like different height, armor, and different characteristics, which were all different. what makes it interesting is that there were 8,000 soldiers in that tomb. so making that many soldiers for the emperor meant a-lot to the emperor. it means that their is strength in numbers now matter how different.

hope it : p