Question

How do rulers use art and architecture to legitimize their rule?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Rulers used the arts to display political power and to legitimize their rule.

Explanation:

• Rulers would use art and architecture to display their political power to their  empire as well as other empires. It helped to justify their rule or legitimise power. Also art and architecture depicted the ruler's ideals for the people to see and appreciate.
• The monumental architecture and art made the rulers look much more prosperous, hence, the idea of being conquered/invaded by another ruler/empire looked less appealing because of how successful the empire appeared to be (from the arts/architecture)
• Examples, the Qing dynasty imperial portraits which was a crucial part of funeral rituals when the ruler  died, Ottoman miniatures depicted everyday life and the Sultans, European palaces(Versailles) depicted centralized power, Mughal mosques had unique architecture reflected their culture