Art History - Module 3
In his ruler portraits, Augustus promoted an image of himself as _____.
*A successful military leader. *Descended from the gods. *Youthful and athletic.
Which of the following is true of ancient Roman sculpture (choose all that apply)?
*Ancient Roman sculpture often reflected political ideologies. *Ancient Roman sculpture was often painted. *Ancient Roman sculpture sometimes reflected the Greek ideals of youth and beauty and sometimes the more Roman Republican ideals of old age and wisdom. *Ancient Roman sculpture was influenced by ancient Greek art.
Based on the information in the video, which statements are TRUE of Mycenaean culture?
*Many scholars believe Mycenae was more militaristic than other Aegean cultures of the period. *Objects found at burial sites are a primary source of information about this ancient culture. *Mycenaean culture possessed advanced metalworking techniques.
What indicates that there is a funerary scene on the Dipylon Amphora?
*The figures are pulling at their hair. *The central figure is lying down.
Which has been proposed about this ancient sculpture located at the top of the Lion Gate?
*The figures originally had bird heads. *The image suggests the merging of two cultures. *The animals are humanized in the way they are depicted. *The column symbolizes a deity.
The term Kouros refers to _____.
*The greek word for "youth". *A type of monumental nude sculpture from the Archaic period in ancient Greece.
Which detail of the Seated Boxer indicates this figure's profession?
*The swollen ear *The bandaged hands *The broken nose
What was the function of Archaic Kouros figures?
*They were offerings in religious sanctuaries. *They were grave markers. *They were representations of gods, usually Apollo.
Late Republic sculptors emphasized which of the following features in portrait sculpture?
*Wisdom *Age
Agamemnon was _____.
A legendary hero in Greek mythology
The Colosseum and the Pantheon share a structural material for which Roman engineers became famous. What is that material?
Concrete
Constantine moved the administrative center of the empire from Rome to _____, which contributed to the decline of Rome as a city.
Constantinople
Which is NOT a Bronze Age Aegean culture?
Cyclopean
What mythological creature inspired the name describing the large stone masonry used by the Mycenaeans?
Cyclops
The New York Kouros shows the influence of _____ art.
Egyptian
TRUE or FALSE: Portraits of Roman emperors were entirely realistic.
False
TRUE or FALSE: The breastplate that is worn by Augustus of Primaporta reflects Greek political ideology.
False
TRUE or FALSE: The current building (the Pantheon) was built under the direction of the Emperor Augustus and it replaced an earlier Pantheon built by Caesar.
False
TRUE or FALSE: The two temples from Paestum use the Ionic order.
False
Which technique was used to produce the Mask of Agamemnon?
Hammering
Originally the Colossus of Constantine was probably 40 feet high and stood _____.
In a niche in the Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine.
What was the original function of this large vase in ancient Greece (the Dipylon Amphora)?
It was grave marker in a cemetery.
Based on the speakers' comments, how would the Anavysos Kouros sculpture have appeared differently in ancient Greece?
It would have been rightly painted
The facade of the Pantheon looks like an oversized Greek temple. All of the following contribute to this visual effect, EXCEPT the _____.
Latin inscription
The shift toward new subject matter in the Hellenistic period reflects the notion that beauty might be found in _____.
Life experience
Which of the following features are NOT typical of kouros figures?
Ornate Jewelry
Late Republic portraits are supposed to be true to life, but they may exaggerate _____.
The age of the figures
Which detail of the Lion Gate may reflect the influence of Minoan culture?
The central column
Which of the following is NOT true of the Pantheon?
The dome of the Pantheon was constructed with precisely cut marble bricks.
What leads some scholars to question the authenticity of the Mask of Agamemnon?
The facial features appear heavily restored and differ from similar masks found at the site.
Which detail is NOT characteristic to all archaic Kouros figures?
The forward stepping left foot
The krater known as the Dioylon Amphora comes from which period in ancient Greek vase painting?
The geometric period
Which feature of the Seated Boxer most recalls the idealized forms of Classical sculpture?
The mans muscles and athletic physique
What is the reason that very few bronze sculptures from ancient Greece exist today?
The metal was melted and used for other purposes
The emerging abstraction that is present in the Colossus of Constantine came to be associated with _____.
The rise of Christianity
Consider the New York Kouros. Which of the following is INCORRECT?
This is a portrait of an ancient Greek citizen from the Archaic period.
Which of the following is INCORRECT about the Augustus of Primaporta?
This statue is modeled on Patrician sculpture from the Roman republic.
Why did Hellenistic artists add details such as the inlaid eyes, use of inset copper, and incisions to the cast bronze in the Seated Boxer?
To enhance the sculptures life-like quality
TRUE or FALSE: Later Roman portrait sculpture, under the Emperor Augustus, looks back to the Greek ideals of age and wisdom.
True
TRUE or FALSE: The New York Kouros is not a portrait of a real man, but an idealized figure, perhaps used as a grave marker.
True
TRUE or FALSE: The Pantheon was built to contain a perfect sphere and was influenced by Greek mathematical ideas.
True
TRUE or FALSE: The senators who ruled Rome came from elite families.
True
Which of the following are likely NOT represented on Augustus's breastplate?
Venus
Imperial Roman portraits were commonly distributed throughout the empire; the Augustus of Primaporta was found in _____.
Villa of Primaporta
What is slip?
fine clay mixed with water used to decorate pottery.
