What were the “gripping beasts?”
a.
what the Vikings were called, because they were warriors
b.
the intertwined animals carved on the bow and stern of viking boats
c.
the Viking weapons
d.
none of the above

the intertwined animal carved on the bow and stern of viking boats.

the above mentioned statements talks about the creativity of an artist and to what extend they can utilize and experiment on the objects provided.   differing size and subjects are given so that an image of wisdom is created. displaying a transition from light to dark in something by darkening sections in order to create a shadow. and lastly, putting bits and pieces together to formulate a new image.