ART 111 Roman Art Quiz
Romans could watch gladiators fight to the death, along with other sporting events, at the
Colosseum
Romans' greatest contribution to the arts clearly lie in the direction of
architecture is correct!
The Roman contribution to architecture was fourfold. Which one below was NOT one of these architectural contributions.
invented the post and lintel system
What architectural element was NOT used at the Colosseum.
Nonce order is correct - we see all the other orders on the 3 tiers of the Colosseum.
Built almost 2000 years ago, the ______ is an enduring testament to the Roman use of the arch.
Pont du Gard at Nimes
The __________ often created equestrian statues of their emperors.
Romans
Roman art was essentially created to "serve the Roman Empire"
True Absolutely True! Roads, bridges, aqueducts, ports and public buildings were all used to serve the state.
What destroyed the Roman colonies of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 C.E.?
Volcano is correct! The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
Romans is correct! Art was a form of propaganda and these statues propped up and glorified their leaders
functional
Roman sculptural busts are.....
realistic and true to the person being depicted