Unit 2 Review

A. circular shrine with surrounding columns

A stoa is a A. circular shrine with surrounding columns B. meeting place set aside for the gods C. prison for traitors to Athens D. place of business and commerce

D. a peristyle

According to the plan above, the large area on the left is probably A. an agora B. an amphiprostyle C. a stoa D. a peristyle

A. it was dedicated to the goddess Athena

All of the following are TRUE of this building EXCEPT A. it was dedicated to the goddess Athena B. It was built of concrete and brick C. Its dome has an oculus open to the weather D. It has a coffered ceiling

C. places to gather rainwater for household use

An atrium, such as the one seen in the House of Vetti, supplies light and air into the private spaces of a Roman home. Atriums can also function as A. spaces conducive to family religious ceremonies B. courtyards to conduct business in a more comfortable private setting C. places to gather rainwater for household use D. outdoor bedrooms in a protected space

B. Constantine

Christianity was recognized as the official religion of Rome in the early fourth century CE by which of the following? A. Diocletian B. Constantine C. Marcus Aurelius D. Trajan

B. helped lighten the weight of a dome or arch

Coffering was a useful architectural device in that it performed what function? A. helped expand interior space B. helped lighten the weight of a dome or arch C. supplied an accurate means of measurement for the Romans D. enabled extensive road systems to be built

A. writings of Vitruvius

Etruscan architecture is largely known to us today through the A. writings of Vitruvius B. excavations at Pompeii C. books of Palladio D. descriptions made by Greek historians

C. tradition of depicting men and women together in a funerary monument

Etruscan art is unique in its A. use of painted terra-cotta B. ability to show contrapposto in large-scale sculpture C. tradition of depicting men and women together in a funerary monument D. painting of stone sculpture to give a work its lifelike quality

A. funerary banquets

Etruscan tombs have fresco paintings that show A. funerary banquets B. mythological scenes C. historical panoramas D. last judgment scenes

B. were witnesses to Athena's birth

Helios, Horses and Dionysus is a sculptural group placed on the pediment of the Parthenon because these figures A. helped Athena defeat Neptune B. were witnesses to Athena's birth C. are associated with the Athenian king, Erechtheus D. were part of the Panathenaic processeion

D. stance

The Anavysos Kouros has in common with Egyptian sculpture its A. nudity B. facial expression C. contrappostos D. stance

B. it was a library housing Trajan's writings

The Column of Trajan had many functions, including all of the following EXCEPT: A. it was the centerpiece of buildings surrounding the Forum of Trajan B. it was a library housing Trajan's writings C. it acted as the Emperor Trajan's tomb D. it recounts the military victory of Emperor Trajan against the Dacians

B. a necropolis

The Etruscan Sarcophagus of the Spouses from Cerveteri and other sarcophagus from the culture were typically placed in tumuli grouped together called A. an atrium B. a necropolis C. a treasury D. a temple

B. Parthenon

The Panathenaic Procession is illustrated in a group of sculptures located on the A. agora B. Parthenon C. stoa D. Temple of Athena Nike

C. sacred processions

The Panathenaic Way, which runs through the agora, was used for A. the Olympics B. secret diplomatic missions C. sacred processions D. shipping and commerce

C. emulating an earlier painting described in ancient texts

The artist of the Alexander Mosaic likely intended to celebrate ancient Greek art by A. reproducing a sculpted relief from a temple frieze B. creating a monumental artwork intended to be hung on a wall C. emulating an earlier painting described in ancient texts D. depicting Athens' triumph over Rome in battle

B. The Hephaestus

The best preserved temple from the Classical period is found in the agora. What is it called? A. The Temple of Olympian Zeus B. The Hephaestus C. The Temple of Apollo D. The Parthenon

A. arch

The design of the Colosseum is based on the A. arch B. post-and-lintel C. oval D. cantilever

A. mark the grave of a dead athlete

The function of the Anavysos Kouros is to A. mark the grave of a dead athlete B. worship a Greek god C. celebrate a military victory D. honor athletes from the Olympics

B. create laws and conduct business

The function of the Athenian agora was to A. give athletes space to exercise B. create laws and conduct business C. defend the city against invaders D. hold a council with all the gods

D. water

The impluvium is where Romans gathered A. in the Forum to celebrate B. for baths C. to conduct business D. water

D. Etruscan works move in space more dramatically

The sculpture is inspired by ancient Greek works like kouroi figures EXCEPT that the A. Etruscan works have a smile that adds a lifelike quality to the sculpture B. Greek works are life-size C. Greek works have a more firmly articulated body D. Etruscan works move in space more dramatically

D. Anavysos Kouros

The sculpture of Apollo from the Temple of Minerva at Veii shows the greatest stylistic similarity to the A. Doryphoros B. Seated boxer C. Augustus of Prima Porta D. Anavysos Kouros

D. use of classical composure

The theatrical feeling of the work is enhance by all of the following EXCEPT A. twisting movement of the figure B. clinging drapery C. ability to view the figure from many angles D. use of classical composure

B. model the anatomy of the figures naturalistically

The use of over one million small tiles to make the Alexander Mosaic allowed its creator to A. depict a disorganized scene that overwhelms the viewer B. model the anatomy of the figures naturalistically C. modify and transport the composition easily D. reduce the figures into abstract forms

B. senators

The veristic sculptures of Roman art are usually images of A. emperors B. senators C. gladiators D. women

A. Nike

The work is a representation of A. Nike B. the Spear Bearer C. Aphrodite D. Caryatid

C. Greek, because of the use of red figure painting

The work shown can be attributed to which of the following ancient cultures? A. Etruscan, because of the use of terra cotta B. Egyptian, because of the inclusion of mythological figures C. Greek, because of the use of red figure painting D. Roman, because of the scenes of water

B. fourth century BCE and called contrapposto

This sculpture is an expression of idealization developed in the A. fifth century BCE and called a canon B. fourth century BCE and called contrapposto C. third century BCE and called symmetry D. fifth century BCE and called contrapposto

B. the design is based on the intersection of two circles

This structure was one of the most influential designs in the history of architecture. It brought new meaning to the concept of "architectural space." Which of the following descriptions characterize this influential work? A. the design is based on the intersection of two squares B. the design is based on the intersection of two circles C. the design is based on the intersection of two rectangles D. the design is based on the trapezoid

C. copper to indicate wounds on the hands

To emphasize realism seen in the Seated Boxer, the artist used A. gold to symbolize the boxer's victory over his opponents B. ivory to highlight the tousled nature of his hair during combat C. copper to indicate wounds on the hands D. blood to give a sense of the physical combat of boxing

A. a tholos

Which of the following structures are in the agora? A. a tholos B. the Parthenon C. Temple of Athena Nike D. Altar of Zeus

C. Basilica

Which of the following was located in a forum and housed the law court for the city? A. stoa B. Capitolium C. Basilica D. Arena