Art History 1 Test 3
Which of the following terms is used to describe the Roman Temple of "Fortuna Virilis" also know as Temple of Portunus?
Pseudo-peripteral
What is a distinct aesthetic characteristic of the Late Roman Empire?
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Which of the following is not an example of the characteristics of Early Christian mosaics?
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What century marks the full incorporation of Etruria into the Roman Empire
1st century BCE
Gardenscape, from the Villa of Livia, is an excellent example of what Roman style of painting?
1st style
One of the most popular forms of Buddha in Japan, pictured to the right is known as?
Amida Buddha
Which of the following is a roman architectural innovation?
Barrel vault
Which of the following would be located in the Roman forum and would house the law court for the city?
Basilica
Christianity was recognized as the official religion of Rome in the early 4th century by which of the following?
Constantine
The column used on Etruscan temples is similar to which type of Greek column?
Corinthian
The large palace/fort built at Split in Croatia was a retirement home for who?
Diocletian
Which of the following best describes and distinguishes the "First Style" of Roman painting?
Faux-masonry
Which initials of Christ are represented by this image?
ICXC
Which symbol of Christ did Constantine use on the shields of his army at the battle of Milvian?
IHS
Which of the following best describes and distinguishes the "Second Style of Roman painting?
Illusionistic and expansive spaces
How does the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia typify Early Christian architecture?
It has a heavy brick exterior and ornately mosaic interior
Which of the following are among the earliest Japanese artifacts?
Jomon ceramics
What city is located Pont-du-gard, created during the reign of Augustus?
Nîmes, France
What is the name of this early Christian symbol?
Orant
Coffering was used to lighten the weight of the dome in which of these structures?
Pantheon
Which of the following is an Early Christian symbol for immortality?
Peacock
Which of the following descriptions best describe the Pantheon?
The design is based on the intersection of two circles
Early Christians repeatedly used which symbol in tombs and catacombs as image of hope?
The good shepherd
A major theme of Etruscan tomb decoration is which of the following?
The joy of life
Which of the following is a uniquely Greek in style and was imported to Rome in the first century?
Tholos style temples
What stone did both the Etruscans and the early Christians carve into for subterranean tombs?
Tufa
Kamakura period sculptures were easily distinguished from earlier japanese sculpture because of their _________.
Use of the gold flaming mandorla for Buddha
Which deity did the Julian line believe that they were descended from?
Venus
Roman portraiture during the Republic was generally of elderly male statesmen executed with what quality by the sculptor?
Verism
The fibula excavated from the Regolini-Galassi Tomb illustrates motifs borrowed from the Orient. Which of the following was one of them?
Walking lions
Where would an oculus be found?
at the center of a dome
Which of the following structural materials allowed the architects of the Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia to raise such a grand and eloquent expression of Roman power?
concrete
