TCI Chapter 1 Lesson 3 - The Legacy of Roman Art

Other forms of art the Romans were famous for were __________, ______________, and ______________.

1. Blown glass 2. Gem cutting 3. Metalworking

The Romans used cameos as ____________ and used them to decorate ____________

1. Jewelry 2. Vases and other objects

Today, you can see a number of ______________ in Washington, D.C., that reflect a strong ____________ influence.

1. Statues 2. Roman

About a ______________ years after the fall of the empire, Roman art was rediscovered during the period called the _______________.

1. Thousand 2. Renaissance

In modern times, you may see a fresco in the ________, a ________________

1. bank 2. restaurant 3. other modern buildings

Roman sculptors were good at making ______________ and ________________

1. lifelike busts 2. statues

Wealthy families decorated their homes with ___________, ________________, and ____________

1. statues 2. colorful murals 3. mosaics

The Romans were influenced by _______________

1. the Greeks

What is a cameo?

A cameo is a carved decoration showing a portrait or a scene.

What are frescoes?

Scenes painted on the moist plaster of walls or ceiling with water-based paints.