ART 111 Roman Art Quiz

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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


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