Test Your Knowledge of Greek and Roman Art!

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What is the main difference between Greek and Roman art?

  • Greek art is idealistic, while Roman art is realistic
  • Greek art is focused on the human body, while Roman art is focused on historical events (correct)
  • Greek art is more detailed, while Roman art is more abstract
  • Greek art is more focused on realism, while Roman art is more focused on glorifying the upper class

What is one of the most important Roman architectural innovations?

  • The use of columns
  • The use of arches (correct)
  • The use of mosaics
  • The use of marble

What is the main purpose of Roman public architecture?

  • To glorify their emperors
  • To entertain and socialise (correct)
  • To document victories
  • To show off their wealth

What is Roman concrete used for today?

<p>Construction projects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Greek art?

<p>Proportions of the human body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Roman art?

<p>Historical events (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main influence of Roman art?

<p>Greek art (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Roman art start?

<p>By imitating Greek art (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are most Roman busts portraying?

<p>Members of the upper class (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the legacy of the Romans?

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Study Notes

  • The difference between Greek and Roman art is that Greek art is idealistic and focused on the proportions of the human body, while Roman art is historical and commemorative.
  • Greek art was mainly focused on realism in portraying the human form, while Roman art was more focused on depicting events from history.
  • Roman art started off by imitating Greek art, but soon developed an individual approach.
  • Most Roman busts portray members of the upper class of society.
  • They glorified their emperors by portraying them in great detail.
  • The Romans were a very successful and influential civilization that left a lasting legacy in many aspects of western art and architecture.
  • Their public architecture served as a place for socialising and entertainment, as well as documenting different victories.
  • One of the most important Roman architectural innovations was the arch, which was used to emphasise the size and strength of the structure.
  • The Romans were also very innovative in their engineering, and developed Roman concrete, which is still used in many construction projects today.

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