I'm sorry, but the given statement is False. The variety of terra-cotta soldiers in the tomb of the First Emperor of Qin was not the result of highly trained sculptors creating individual figures modeled from life. In fact, the terra-cotta army consists of thousands of life-sized clay soldiers and horses that were mass-produced using molds.
Here's why the statement is false:
1. The terra-cotta army was created using molds: Rather than being individually sculpted by highly trained artists, the soldiers and horses were produced using standardized molds. This allowed for the efficient and rapid creation of a large number of identical figures.
2. Lack of individualized features: Due to the mass production process involving molds, the terra-cotta soldiers do not exhibit unique features or characteristics that would be expected from figures modeled from life. Instead, they share similar facial features and poses.
3. Scale and purpose of the army: The sheer scale of the terra-cotta army, with thousands of figures arranged in battle formation, suggests a more utilitarian and symbolic purpose rather than a focus on individualized artistry.
In summary, the terra-cotta soldiers in the tomb of the First Emperor of Qin were not the result of highly trained sculptors creating individual figures modeled from life, but rather a product of mass production techniques using molds.
