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Which ancient civilization heavily influenced Roman artists and architects?
Which ancient civilization heavily influenced Roman artists and architects?
- China
- Persia
- Greece (correct)
- Egypt
What is a distinctive characteristic of the Augustus of Primaporta sculpture compared to the Doryphoros?
What is a distinctive characteristic of the Augustus of Primaporta sculpture compared to the Doryphoros?
- It is smaller in size
- It is made of bronze
- It depicts a mythical creature
- It emphasizes political power (correct)
What artistic element did Roman sculptors prioritize compared to Greek sculptors?
What artistic element did Roman sculptors prioritize compared to Greek sculptors?
- Realism (correct)
- Classical proportions
- Idealized forms
- Symmetry
When was the Augustus of Primaporta sculpture crafted?
When was the Augustus of Primaporta sculpture crafted?
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What is the Augustus of Primaporta sculpture made of?
What is the Augustus of Primaporta sculpture made of?
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Roman Art and Architecture
- The ancient civilization that heavily influenced Roman artists and architects was Greek.
Characteristics of Augustus of Primaporta
- A distinctive characteristic of the Augustus of Primaporta sculpture compared to the Doryphoros is that it features a more contrapposto stance with the weight on the right leg.
- Roman sculptors prioritized realism and emotional expressiveness over idealism and classical proportions, unlike Greek sculptors.
Augustus of Primaporta Sculpture
- The Augustus of Primaporta sculpture was crafted in 20 CE.
- The Augustus of Primaporta sculpture is made of white marble.
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