Exam 3: The Roman Empire

The _____ at Pompeii functioned as its law court.

The First Style of Pompeiian wall painting imitated _____.

How was the creation of the Colosseum a shrewd political move for the emperor Vespasian?

Depicted on the Column of Antoninus Pius, the _____, or emperor's ascent into heaven to accompany the gods, became a central theme of imperial ideology.

Why do scholars debate whether veristic portraits are primarily records of a specific person's likeness?

What techniques did the Romans employ to build the Pantheon's dome?

Rome was reportedly founded by _____ in 753 BCE.

The painting in the Tomb of the Leopards celebrates _____.

Describe the differences between a Greek theater and the Roman amphitheater at Pompeii.

How did the political situation in third century CE Rome differ from circumstances in the first century CE, and what effect did that difference have on art? Be sure to cite specific monuments to illustrate your discussion.

The Greek model for the portrait of Augustus as imperator was the _____.

_____ was Trajan's official architect and designer of his forum and markets.

What are the compositional principles of the Late Antique style?

Echoing developments in portraits of Marcus Aurelius, the portrait bust of Caracalla is remarkable in its ability to reveal his _____.

The presence of delicate linear fantasies on monochromatic backgrounds characterizes the _____ of Pompeiian wall painting.

What are the differences between Etruscan tumuli and Mycenaean tholoi, such as the Treasury of Atreus?

During his reign Constantine transferred the empire's seat of power from Rome to _____.

How is the emperor Constantine a mirror of the transition from the classical to the medieval world?

In 293, Diocletian shared power with his rivals, creating a form of government called the _____.

Describe linear perspective and atmospheric perspective, and identify examples of Pompeiian wall painting where these techniques were used.