AH Chapter 6 Flashcards

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How does the Cista of Novios Plautios reflect Etruria's location?

The Cista's material is extracted from the Etruscan countryside.

Which element of an Etruscan temple demonstrates Greek influence?

Columned porch

Etruscan tombs are known for their representations of

Leisure and festivities.

How is Married Couple Embracing typical of Etruscan figural art?

Its lifelike intimacy Signup and view all the answers

Apulu of Veii illustrates how Etruscans

Incorporated Greek gods into their beliefs. Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the portrait sculpture of Aulus Metellus illustrate the political context of the Republican period?

It is a portrait of a senator from the ruling oligarchy. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Roman portraiture during the Republican period from Greek Classical sculpture?

Roman portraiture emphasizes age and individual likeness. Signup and view all the answers

Why are the structure and function of the Pont du Gard described as 'marks of Roman civilization'?

The aqueduct is a civic project that employs the arch. Signup and view all the answers

The plan of Roman urban temples reveals that they were built

For visits to the interior cella. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Temple of Portunus illustrate Horace's claim that 'Captive Greece conquered her savage conquerors and brought the arts to rustic Latium'?

Roman temples borrow many features from Greek temples. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Ara Pacis embody the political context of the Roman Early Imperial period?

It commemorates the emperor's achievements. Signup and view all the answers

Roman villa plans typically include

Cubiculae and tablinum organized around a peristyle. Signup and view all the answers

Roman imperial painters seemingly dissolve the walls they paint using

Atmospheric and intuitive perspective to create the illusion of real space. Signup and view all the answers

Most Roman cities were planned according to a grid model that had first developed in

Roman army camps. Signup and view all the answers

How does portraiture change in Early Roman imperial art?

Idealization based on Greek Classical art is combined with specific likenesses. Signup and view all the answers

The Pantheon takes advantage of the Roman architectural developments of

Concrete and the dome. Signup and view all the answers

The Sarcophagus with Indian Triumph responds to what change in the Roman High Imperial cultural context?

Burial of the dead. Signup and view all the answers

The Column of Trajan pictures the common Roman Imperial period theme of

The emperor's achievements. Signup and view all the answers

The Forum of Trajan exemplifies the Roman High Imperial use of architecture

As propaganda. Signup and view all the answers

Commodus's portrait dressed as Hercules employs the typical Roman Imperial portraiture characteristic of

An idealized, Classical body type. Signup and view all the answers

The Emperor Caracalla had himself depicted as a fierce ruler because the Late Imperial emperors

Faced increased threats to the empire. Signup and view all the answers

The Baths of Caracalla reflect the Late Imperial period persistence of Roman

Civic architectural projects. Signup and view all the answers

Tetrarchic portraiture corresponds to what historical event?

The division of the Roman empire for administrative purposes. Signup and view all the answers

Tetrarchic portraiture is characterized by

Geometricized abstraction. Signup and view all the answers

The relief sculptures on the Arch of Constantine demonstrate how the Late Imperial period appreciated art that

Was both abstracted and classicizing. Signup and view all the answers

One way in which a Tuscan order column differs from one of the Doric order is that the

Shaft is smooth. Signup and view all the answers

A groin vault is created by the intersection of two

Barrel vaults. Signup and view all the answers

The purpose of a Roman triumphal arch is to

Celebrate a military victory. Signup and view all the answers

A barrel vault is a/an

Semicircular arch extended into space. Signup and view all the answers

The Roman basilica is dedicated to

Civic functions. Signup and view all the answers

The exedrae at the Pantheon are located in the

Wall. Signup and view all the answers

The coffers and oculus at the Pantheon are located in the

Dome. Signup and view all the answers

How does the portrait of Constantine illustrate continuity and change in Roman art during the Late Empire?

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Study Notes

Etruscan Art and Culture

The Cista of Novios Plautios showcases local material, reflecting Etruria's geographic identity.
Etruscan temples feature columned porches, revealing Greek architectural influence.
Etruscan tombs depict themes of leisure and festivities, emphasizing their cultural values.
The Married Couple Embracing exemplifies the lifelike intimacy characteristic of Etruscan figural art.
Apulu of Veii demonstrates the integration of Greek deities into Etruscan religious beliefs.

Roman Portraiture and Political Context

Aulus Metellus is a notable senator portrait, symbolizing the political hierarchy of the Republican period.
Republican Roman portraiture contrasts with Greek Classical sculpture by emphasizing age and distinct individuality.
The political context of the Ara Pacis manifests in its commemoration of imperial achievements during the Early Imperial period.

Roman Architecture

The Pont du Gard aqueduct exemplifies Roman architectural innovation through its civic utility and the use of the arch.
Urban temples in Rome were designed primarily for access to the interior cella, highlighting religious practices.
The Temple of Portunus borrows features from Greek architecture, illustrating the cultural flow between Rome and Greece.
Roman villa designs typically included cubiculae and tablinum, centered around a peristyle for spatial organization.
The Pantheon is architecturally significant for its advancements in concrete and the use of a dome.

Changes in Roman Artistic Expression

In Early Roman imperial art, portraiture combines idealization from Greek aesthetics with specific individual traits.
The Column of Trajan reflects a recurring theme in Roman art: the celebration of imperial accomplishments.
The Baths of Caracalla signify the continuation of large civic architectural projects during the Late Imperial period.

Late Imperial Roman Art

Tetrarchic portraiture emerged in response to the empire’s administrative division, characterized by its geometric abstraction.
The relief sculptures on the Arch of Constantine reveal a Late Imperial appreciation for both abstract and classical art forms.
Commodus’s portrait as Hercules reflects a tendency toward idealized representations in Imperial portraiture, showcasing a Classical physique.
The Emperor Caracalla’s fierce depiction underscores the rising threats the empire faced during the Late Imperial era.

Architectural Features

The groin vault is formed by the intersection of two barrel vaults, enabling vast interior spaces.
Roman triumphal arches serve to commemorate military victories, a key aspect of their civic architecture.
A barrel vault is defined as a semicircular arch that extends into space, functioning as significant structural elements.
The Roman basilica served important civic functions, acting as a site for various civic activities.

Pantheon Specifics

Exedrae are situated in the walls of the Pantheon, contributing to the structure's interior design.
The Pantheon's dome features coffers and an oculus, enhancing both its aesthetic appeal and structural integrity.

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