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Which material were Roman sculptures commonly made from?
Which material were Roman sculptures commonly made from?
- Sandstone and iron
- Granite and wood
- Limestone and clay
- Marble and bronze (correct)
What is a notable feature of Roman paintings compared to those of the Middle Ages?
What is a notable feature of Roman paintings compared to those of the Middle Ages?
- Use of bright neon colors
- Depiction of futuristic themes
- Use of Golden Ratio for symmetry (correct)
- Absence of mythological scenes
Which monument symbolizes the peace brought by Augustus and contains Roman reliefs?
Which monument symbolizes the peace brought by Augustus and contains Roman reliefs?
- Pantheon
- Arch of Titus
- Colosseum
- Ara Pacis Augustae (correct)
What architectural material did the Romans innovate and widely use?
What architectural material did the Romans innovate and widely use?
Which Roman structure features an enormous concrete dome and was commissioned by Emperor Hadrian?
Which Roman structure features an enormous concrete dome and was commissioned by Emperor Hadrian?
What is the relationship between ancient Roman art and architecture and ancient Greece?
What is the relationship between ancient Roman art and architecture and ancient Greece?
What is the significance of Roman art and architecture to Western Civilization?
What is the significance of Roman art and architecture to Western Civilization?
What is an example of a Roman invention that influenced modern life?
What is an example of a Roman invention that influenced modern life?
Why is Roman art and architecture usually grouped into a larger era known as the Classical or Greco-Roman period?
Why is Roman art and architecture usually grouped into a larger era known as the Classical or Greco-Roman period?
What were some important artistic and architectural developments that were truly Roman inventions?
What were some important artistic and architectural developments that were truly Roman inventions?
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Study Notes
Roman Art and Architecture
- Ancient Greeks developed sculpture techniques, later used by Romans for political propaganda
- Roman sculptures made from marble and bronze, with famous example of equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius
- Few surviving Roman paintings found in Pompeii, depicting mythology and everyday life scenes
- Roman paintings show advanced techniques compared to Middle Ages, use of Golden Ratio for symmetry
- Mosaics widely used by Romans, with important examples found in Pompeii, such as chained dog image
- Reliefs, a common form of Roman art, used to depict historical events and Roman religion
- Ara Pacis Augustae, a monument with Roman reliefs, symbolizing peace brought by Augustus
- Romans innovated concrete in architecture, used for grand public buildings and propaganda
- Roman architecture feats include Pantheon, Colosseum, Pont Du Gard, and Arch of Titus
- Pantheon, a Roman temple with enormous concrete dome, commissioned by Emperor Hadrian
- Colosseum, a large amphitheater for sporting events, finished during the reign of Titus
- Legacy of Roman Empire seen in global architecture, art, and engineering influences
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