Exam 3: The Roman Empire

Why did Constantine reuse relief sculptures from earlier emperors' monuments?

Describe the manner of portraying members of the patrician class during the Republic.

The presence of children in the procession of the imperial family on the Ara Pacis Augustae (Altar of Augustan Peace)reflects Augustus's concern about _____.

The Etruscans used _____ columns on their temples.

The high podium and single flight of stairs of the Roman Temple of Portunus reflects the influence of the _____.

Which of the following works of art illustrates how Romanized the Etruscans became in the first century BCE?

Roman art underwent a dramatic stylistic shift during the Late Empire. Through selected examples describe the different compositional and stylistic changes. Why was this style embraced?

Rather than a somber theme, _____ are featured at the Tomb of the Leopards.

Because they were designed to shut off the street's noise and dust, Pompeiian houses are described as _____.

Roman emperors were aware of the power of visual art to communicate ideas about their reign and ideology. Citing examples, explain how artists used specific artworks or monuments to mold public opinion.

The triumphal arch called the Arch of Titus was the first instance of the portrayal of _____ interacting with humans.

The sadness and anxiety conveyed in the portrait of Trajan Decius reflects the unstable times of the so-called _____.

The wealthy or patrician class commissioned _____ to celebrate their elevated status in society.

Roman art is described as being eclectic or borrowing from several cultures. Which cultures exerted a strong influence on the Romans? Citing examples, please identify aspects of their art or architecture that the Romans borrowed.

The stucco tools and everyday objects decorating the Etruscan Tomb of the Reliefs connected the tomb to _____.

The emperor _____ established the Flavian line after Nero's suicide and subsequent civil war.

The year 211 BCE was a turning point for both Rome and Roman art because _____.

Styles in Pompeiian mural painting changed over time. Please describe the classifications that scholars have developed and the dominant stylistic characteristics of each.