Question 1

Contrast these works.What do they say about Etruscan versus Egyptian art?

Accepted Answer

Sarcophagus with reclining couple (Figure 3-4)and Menkaure and Khamerernebty (Figure 1-28).Both images give us portraits of the individuals.The Etruscan work shows the emotion and liveliness of Etruscan society.The couple is together at a banquet or celebration.The royal couple from Egypt is stiff and formal.They are still; their identity is locked in the timelessness of ancient Egypt.The Etruscan couple with less formality of presentation is more evocative of life,even on this sarcophagus,the container for the couple's ashes.

Question 2

What is a groin vault?

Accepted Answer

A groin vault results from the intersection of two barrel vaults.

Question 3

Pompeian wall paintings of the fourth Roman style of painting are characterized by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  masonry 
B)  linear fantasies 
C)  dissolution of confining walls 
D)  architectural illusionism 
A)  masonry 
B)  linear fantasies 
C)  dissolution of confining walls 
D)  architectural illusionism A

Question 4

How does the equestrian portrait of Marcus Aurelius convey the power of the emperor?

Accepted Answer

He is larger than life-size in compariso

Question 5

Discuss the type of vaulting used in this building: how was it constructed,and what effect did it have on the size of the building and the amount of interior light available?

Accepted Answer

Baths of Diocletian (Figure 3-46).Shows

Question 6

The procession relief on the Ara Pacis Augustae (Altar of Augustan Peace)promoted ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Roman egalitarianism 
B)  military aggression 
C)  fruitful reproduction 
D)  patrician ethics 
A)  Roman egalitarianism 
B)  military aggression 
C)  fruitful reproduction 
D)  patrician ethics

Question 7

Compare and contrast the Parthenon and the Pantheon.How are they different? How does each represent its period and culture?

Accepted Answer

The Parthenon and the Pantheon are both

Question 8

A strongly realistic style with a preference for veristic portraits of Roman elders is most typical of the ____ period.

Accepted Answer

A)  Republican 
B)  Hellenistic 
C)  Etruscan 
D)  Late Imperial 
A)  Republican 
B)  Hellenistic 
C)  Etruscan 
D)  Late Imperial

Question 9

Which architectural element is NOT found on Roman triumphal arches?

Accepted Answer

A)  attic 
B)  engaged columns 
C)  spandrel 
D)  drum 
A)  attic 
B)  engaged columns 
C)  spandrel 
D)  drum

Question 10

How did the political situation in 3rd century CE Rome differ from circumstances in the 1st century CE,and what effect did that difference have on art? Be sure to cite specific monuments to illustrate your discussion.

Accepted Answer

The political situation in 3rd century C

Question 11

How does a vault differ from a post-and-lintel system?

Accepted Answer

A vault allows more flexibility in cover

Question 12

In what way does the Etruscan temple differ from the Greek temple?

Accepted Answer

The Etruscan temple is made of

Question 13

Compare and contrast the Arch of Titus and the Arch of Constantine.What are the similarities and differences? How does each represent the man and his century?

Accepted Answer

The Arch of Titus and the Arch of Consta

Question 14

How does this image illustrate imperial virtues?

Accepted Answer

Triumph of Titus,Arch of Titus,Rome (Fig

Question 15

The Roman Colosseum's vaults were constructed with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  brick 
B)  dressed masonry 
C)  concrete 
D)  wood 
A)  brick 
B)  dressed masonry 
C)  concrete 
D)  wood

Question 16

How did Augustus change the purpose of portrait sculpture?

Accepted Answer

During the Republican years,portraits of

Question 17

How do these interiors describe the Etruscan psyche?

Accepted Answer

Tomb of the Reliefs,Cerveteri (Figure 3-

Question 18

The Emperor Trajan commissioned the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Colosseum 
B)  Arch of Titus 
C)  Ara Pacis Augustae 
D)  column depicting his victories 
A)  Colosseum 
B)  Arch of Titus 
C)  Ara Pacis Augustae 
D)  column depicting his victories

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the "Fourth Style" of Roman painting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Masonry 
B)  Linear Fantasies 
C)  Dissolution of confining walls 
D)  Architectural Illusionism 
A)  Masonry 
B)  Linear Fantasies 
C)  Dissolution of confining walls 
D)  Architectural Illusionism

Question 20

What is the purpose of this style of Roman mural painting?

Accepted Answer

Dionysiac mystery frieze,Villa of the My

Exam 3: The Roman Empire

Contrast these works.What do they say about Etruscan versus Egyptian art?

What is a groin vault?

Pompeian wall paintings of the fourth Roman style of painting are characterized by ____.

How does the equestrian portrait of Marcus Aurelius convey the power of the emperor?

Discuss the type of vaulting used in this building: how was it constructed,and what effect did it have on the size of the building and the amount of interior light available?

The procession relief on the Ara Pacis Augustae (Altar of Augustan Peace)promoted ____.

Compare and contrast the Parthenon and the Pantheon.How are they different? How does each represent its period and culture?

A strongly realistic style with a preference for veristic portraits of Roman elders is most typical of the ____ period.

Which architectural element is NOT found on Roman triumphal arches?

How did the political situation in 3rd century CE Rome differ from circumstances in the 1st century CE,and what effect did that difference have on art? Be sure to cite specific monuments to illustrate your discussion.

How does a vault differ from a post-and-lintel system?

In what way does the Etruscan temple differ from the Greek temple?

Compare and contrast the Arch of Titus and the Arch of Constantine.What are the similarities and differences? How does each represent the man and his century?

How does this image illustrate imperial virtues?

The Roman Colosseum's vaults were constructed with ____.

How did Augustus change the purpose of portrait sculpture?

How do these interiors describe the Etruscan psyche?

The Emperor Trajan commissioned the ____.

Which of the following best describes the "Fourth Style" of Roman painting?

What is the purpose of this style of Roman mural painting?

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