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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?

Construction projects Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Greek art?

Proportions of the human body Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Roman art?

Historical events Signup and view all the answers

What is the main influence of Roman art?

Greek art Signup and view all the answers

How did Roman art start?

By imitating Greek art Signup and view all the answers

What are most Roman busts portraying?

Members of the upper class Signup and view all the answers

What is the legacy of the Romans?

Their art and architecture Signup and view all the answers

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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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This quiz tests your knowledge of Roman art. It covers the different styles of Roman art, the historical context behind it, and the impact it has had on western art.