1. The Dissemination of Power
How do these works of art function as objects which disseminate power?

2. Illuminated tugra of Sultan Suleyman c. 1555-1560
ink, paint, and gold on paper

3. Daric coin, first minted under Darius I of Persia, 4th century BCE

4. Purpose: to serve as a model for an engraving meant to be sold in order to generate money for a series of nationalistic paintings on a grand scale
John Trumbull The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker’s Hill, June 17, oil on canvas
Nota bene: the purpose of this painting was to serve as a model for an engraving meant to be sold in order to generate money for a series of nationalistic paintings on a grand scale.