Chapter 6. Etruscan and Roman Art
Who proposed a schematic system for organizing Pompeian wall paintings? Pliny the Elder Anna Maria Carruba Wilhelmina Jashemski August Mau
August Mau
How are the Ara Pacis Augustae (Fig. 6-19) and the Column of Trajan (Figs. 6-46 and 6-47) similar? Both record a military event. Both include realistic, anecdotal details. Both were built as imperial tombs. Both show the emperor's ancestry.
Both include realistic, anecdotal details.
What did Constantine issue in 313 CE that became a model of religious tolerance? Edict of Constantinople Verdict of Rome Treaty of Ravenna Edict of Milan
Edict of Milan
How did the Roman state facilitate the empire's development and administration? He convinced the people that he was a god. He implemented martial law and enforced religious tolerance. He revived an interest in Greek Classical ideals. He initiated massive building projects to improve city life.
He initiated massive building projects to improve city life.
Which cultural influence can be seen in the dramatic action of the Gemma Augustea (Fig. 6-22)? Egyptian Etruscan Classical Greek Hellenistic
Hellenistic
What was the function of the colossal statue of Constantine the Great (Fig. 6-69)? It stood outside the Flavian Amphitheater. It served as a permanent stand-in for the emperor. It was an object of worship located in the Basilica Nova. It helped structurally support the roof of the Basilica Nova.
It served as a permanent stand-in for the emperor.
In approximately 1000 BCE, which group of people occupied the northern and western regions of what was to become known as the Italian peninsula? Villanovans Pompeians Samnites Dacians
Villanovans
Which architect described the accomplishments of the Roman builders in his Ten Books of Architecture? Pausanias Apollodorus Pliny Vitruvius
Vitruvius
Which of the following proves that artists working for Christian patrons continued to use pagan themes? a large silver platter from the fourth century Denarius with Portrait of Julius Caesar Commodus as Hercules The Unswept Floor
a large silver platter from the fourth century
How do the relief carvings on the Arch of Constantine (Fig. 6-66) demonstrate a stylistic shift in art of the fourth century? more recognizable details with classicizing illusionism a two-dimensional, hierarchical approach to representation closer adherence to Etruscan artistic traditions active, graceful postures influenced by Hellenistic art
a two-dimensional, hierarchical approach to representation
Which metalworking technique was used to decorate bronze Etruscan cistae? etching engraving repousse niello
engraving
Housing in a Roman city was made up of apartment blocks called compartments. segments. insulae. burrows.
insulae.
The biggest problem with concrete is it is expensive and difficult to manipulate. it requires highly skilled workers. it deteriorates when exposed to moisture. it is difficult to transport.
it deteriorates when exposed to moisture.
The wall paintings in the House of the Vetii (Fig. 6-28) depict a continuous narrative around the entire room. resemble framed pictures hung on the wall. exemplify the Roman tradition of still-life painting. are unusual because most homes relied on mosaics for decoration.
resemble framed pictures hung on the wall.
Which part of their temples did the Etruscans decorate with sculpture, in contrast to Greek architectural plans? porch pediment roof side walls
roof
The Etruscans often decorated their tombs to resemble royal palaces. rooms in their homes. outdoor environments. Greek temples.
rooms in their homes.
Which technique was used to make the mosaic The Unswept Floor (Fig. 6-55) look realistic? shadow foreshortening scale saturation
shadow
In comparison to Greek women, Roman women were treated like slaves. involved in rituals. not allowed to own property. socially far freer.
socially far freer.
What is a slow-drying type of plaster that can be molded and carved? pozzolana concrete stucco terra cotta
stucco
What medium demonstrates exceptional technical skill in the Etruscans' production of large-scale sculpture? marble terra cotta limestone stucco
terra cotta
Which of the Flavian Amphitheater's (Figs. 6-37 and 6-38) architectural elements serves no structural purpose? the entablature of the outer wall the arcade of the outer wall the interior groin vaults the barrel-vaulted corridors
the entablature of the outer wall
How does Augustus of Primaporta (Fig. 6-18) differ from Greek Classical sculpture? the figure's accurate proportions the figure's youthful appearance the figure's identifiable facial features the figure's contrapposto pose
the figure's identifiable facial features
The study of what part of Roman homes was neglected until 1973? the "female" spaces the wall paintings the gardens the exterior facade
the gardens
he Flavian Amphitheater (Figs. 6-37 and 6-38) is also known as the "Colosseum" because of the statue of Nero that stood next to it. its imposing size and seating capacity. its function as a public entertainment site. the muscular physique of Roman gladiators.
the statue of Nero that stood next to it.
The Romans' tradition of realistic portrait sculpture probably derives from their desire to revive Greek Classical ideals. veneration of deceased ancestors. concerns about the afterlife. use of art as political propaganda.
veneration of deceased ancestors.
