Art Test II
This structure was designed and built to carry water over long distances. (one word)
Aqueduct
A curved lintel used to span an opening is called this. (one word)
Arch
Monumental human figures in sculpture began to appear during this Greek period. (one word - caps)
Archaic
This facial characteristic is a slight curving of the lips upwards, raising the cheekbones and suggesting a sense of the figure being alive, which occurred during the era after the Geometric period. (two words)
Archaic smile
A slight adjustment made to improve the visual exterior appearance of a building is called an______________________ ____________________________ . (two words)
Architectural refinement
Trajan's column is covered with low relief sculpture giving an historical record of life in the Roman ____________ . (one word)
Army
Greeks were the first western civilization to historically document art and their _____________ . (one word)
Artists
Rome's ability to retain military supremacy over conquered territories laid in their ability to encompass, govern and _______________ new cultures. (one word)
Assimilate
This architectural feature, that was part of the Roman Domus, was a large hall entered through a corridor from the street. (one word)
Atrium
This is a large roofed building used for commercial transactions, municipal hall and law court as part of the Roman forum. (one word)
Basilica
This type of public Roman architecture was developed to provide health, hygiene, relaxation and socialization. (one word)
Baths
This style of Roman portraiture created not only likenesses but extended to documented names as well. (one word)
Bust
This religion flourished during the reign of Constantine and was to dominate Western art and culture for the next one-thousand years. (one word - caps)
Christianity
During this period figures were painted on vases displaying the development of a freer, more natural drawing style called Red Figure. (one word - caps)
Classical
Sculptures created during this period established a standard that indicated traditional, lasting and of high quality that continues today. (one word - caps)
Classical
This period of Greek art had the most lasting impact on Western art and culture. (one word - caps)
Classical
The exterior of this structure contains the three orders of Greek architecture and was used for public spectacles. (one word - caps)
Coliseum
A type of Roman architecture that marks historical events and achievements is called ___________________ . (one word - caps)
Commemorative
This type of column, such as Trajans, was a free standing colossal structure inscribed with narrative. (one word)
Commemorative
The invention or development of this material made it possible for the Romans to build taller multi floor structures. (one word)
Concrete
The relaxing or twisting of the pose or position of the body in a sculpture is known as this. (one word)
Contrapposto
The top floor of the Coliseum has an exterior that consists of this type of Greek column. (one word )
Corinthian
This architectural element is created by rotating an arch through 180 degrees on its axis. (one word)
Dome
The Roman need for material comfort led to the development of this type of architecture. (one word)
Domestic
This earlier culture taught the Greeks how to sculpt figures from blocks of stone. (one word - cap)
Egyptian
The statue of Marcus Aurelius is an example of this type of sculpture which the Romans developed. (one word)
Equestrian
A square or rectangular open space bounded on 3 sides by colonnades and on the fourth by a basilica is known as a________ . (one word)
Forum
Roman murals were often created as this type of painting with small amounts of wax added for surface shine. (one word)
Frescoes
During this period vases contained elements of patterning that placed emphasis on lines, and geometric designs that encircled the shape. (one word - cap)
Geometric
Romans were influenced by the sculpture, painting and architecture of these artisans. (one word - caps)
Greek
Sculptures created during this period in Greece displayed extreme emotion and melodrama. (one word - caps)
Hellenistic
The Venus de Milo, originally believed to be from the Classical Period has been determined by historians to be from this period instead. (one word - caps)
Hellenistic
This sculpture, Laocoon and His Sons, reflects the turmoil that prevailed in Greece during this period. (one word - caps)
Hellenistic
In Greek art, measurements are made in relation to organic form and _______________ scale. (one word)
Human
The Roman concept of an apartment building is known as an __________________ . (one word)
Insula
The three orders of Greek architecture are Doric, _________, and ________________. (two words)
Ionic, Corinthian
This Archaic sculpture bears evidence of the influence of the Egyptian's Rules/Canons of Proportion. (one word - caps)
Kouros
Bronze sculptures were made by this method. (two words)
Lost wax
This is the name of an "interlocking key" design found on early Greek vases. (one word)
Meander
Original Roman art was commemorative and ________________ and based on history rather than myth. (one word)
Narrative
The sculpture of Augustus of Prima Porta possesses this type of artistic value. (one word)
Nationalistic
The appearance of Greek imagery evolved rapidly over time from stylization to ___________________. (one word)
Naturalism
The classical Period has evidence of a reduced use of patterns as decoration on ceramic pieces, but shows an increase in figures set in __________________ and elements of landscape. (one word)
Nature
The opening at the top of the Pantheon is called the__________. (one word)
Oculus
This structure, an example of Roman religious architecture, contains elements of both Greek and Roman innovations in design. (one word - caps)
Pantheon
This structure erected on the Acropolis was built as a temple to the goddess Athena. (one word - caps)
Parthanon
He was the Greek general who orchestrated the building of the Acropolis. (one word - caps)
Pericles
The entry feature of the Roman domus, originally called the atrium, eventually developed into this. (one word)
Peristyle
The Erectheum has a unique architectural element found on the backside known as the _________ ____ ____ ____________. (four words - caps)
Porch of the Maidens
This Roman Temple shows Greek influences in the use of Ionic columns on its exterior. (three words - caps)
Portunus
This culture often copied the Greek sculptures that they admired, coveted and had shipped back to decorate their lavish homes. (one word - caps)
Roman
This is a small Ionic marble temple located on the southern edge of the Acropolis. (four words - caps)
Temple of Athena Nike
Greek vases were usually made of this type of clay that turns red when fired. (two words)
Terra Cotta
The design of this structure demonstrated the Greek's understanding of sound projection and acoustics. (one word)
Theatre
Roman bust figures were often made from this type of death mask. (one word)
Wax