Question 1

The most pronounced influence of Greek Classical art on Roman art could be seen in work done for which of the following?

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A)   the Roman Republic
B)   the Emperor Augustus
C)   Trajan
D)   Constantine B

Question 2

Pompeian wall paintings of the Second Style are characterized by which of the following?

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A)   fantastic architecture based on the theater
B)   painted copies of inlaid stonework
C)   various sections, some painted decoratively
D)   the wall seemingly opening up into an illusionistic landscape D

Question 3

Which of the following best describes and distinguishes the "First Style" of Roman painting?

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A)   Architectural
B)   Intricate
C)   Masonry
D)   Ornate C

Question 4

Which of the following is uniquely Greek in style and was imported to Rome in the first century BCE?

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A)   rectangular shaped temples
B)   tholos style temples
C)   cement facades
D)   Tuscan columns

Question 5

In contrast to a Greek temple,Roman temples usually were _______________.

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A)   set on a stylobate
B)   constructed on a hill
C)   pseudo-peripteral
D)   constructed of wood

Question 6

What are characteristics of concrete and what effect did it have upon building design?

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Question 7

Flavian portraits,unlike Republican portraits,showed people of all ages and both sexes.Which of the following was one of the purposes of the portrait bust of the Flavian Woman (probably a Flavian princess)?

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A)   show Republican virtue
B)   show divinity of the woman
C)   show her Greek ancestry
D)   show idealized beauty

Question 8

How did Augustus change the purpose of portrait sculpture?

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Question 9

How did the Pax Augusta (Augustan Peace)or Pax Romana affect Roman construction in the Mediterranean?

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Question 10

Christianity was recognized as the official religion of Rome in the early fourth century CE by which of the following?

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A)   Diocletian
B)   Constantine
C)   Marcus Aurelius
D)   Trajan

Question 11

How does this image represent the Roman middle-class and professional citizen?

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Question 12

How does this image reflect the innovation of Roman architecture?

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Question 13

Discuss the difference between art commissioned from the Imperial workshops and art produced for the working class.Use examples to support your essay.

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Question 14

What does this figure represent?

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Question 15

Who or what is Mithras?

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Question 16

What is atmospheric perspective?

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Question 17

Which of the following structural materials allowed the architect of the Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia to raise such a grand and eloquent expression of Roman power?

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A)   concrete
B)   marble
C)   bronze rebar
D)   metal armatures

Question 18

Contrast the verisist preferences in Republican portraiture with Imperial portraiture.Use examples to support your essay.

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Question 19

How did the Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia at Palestrina reflect Roman architectural design and expression?

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Question 20

Describe Roman painting styles;how did they evolve? Use examples to support your essay.

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Exam 7: The Roman Empire