Question

art of the revolution
why would davids painting have been important to the leaders of the french revolution?
it helped the people to understand history.
it gave the people an appreciation for fine art.
it demonstrated the importance of loyalty to ones country.
it demonstrated the brutality of governments.
the lictors bring to brutus the bodies of his sons, jacques - louis david, 1789

Explanation:

The painting by David, set in a historical - political context, emphasizes sacrifice for the state. During the French Revolution, loyalty to the new revolutionary ideals and the nation was crucial. The story in the painting shows Brutus sacrificing his sons for the Roman Republic, which can be paralleled to the revolutionary spirit of loyalty to the new French nation.

Answer:

It demonstrated the importance of loyalty to one’s country.