Deck 3: The Roman Empire

Question 1

The Etruscan temple differed from the Greek temple because it had which of the following?

A) an ionic frieze
B) a false porch
C) load-bearing columns
D) three cellas

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The portrait bust of the Flavian Woman (probably a Flavian princess)illustrates the use of a ____.

A) live sitter
B) Greek model
C) drill
D) burin

Answer 2

C

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Terracotta life-sized reclining figures are found on Etruscan ____.

A) sarcophagi
B) temple roofs
C) homes
D) all of these choices

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

The first Roman painting style is known for its simulation of ____.

A) marble panels
B) perspectival space
C) landscapes and cityscapes
D) rituals

Question 7

The Apulu of Veii is made of ____.

A) bronze
B) terracotta
C) marble
D) wood

Question 8

The Roman Colosseum's vaults were constructed with ____.

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

Question 9

The painting in the Tomb of the Leopards celebrates ____.

A) the joy of life
B) the triumph of good over evil
C) victory in battle
D) the sorrow of death

Question 10

Unlike a Greek theater,a Roman amphitheater ____.

A) has a cavea.
B) rests on barrel vaults
C) rests on a natural hillside
D) is used for entertainment

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

Which of the following works of art illustrates how Romanized the Etruscans became in the 1st century BCE?

A) Apulu Veii
B) Aule Metele
C) Mural painting, Tomb of the Leopards
D) Sarcophagus with reclining couple

Question 13

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

A) Rome conquered Greece
B) Marcellus brought the artistic patrimony of Syracuse to Rome
C) Last Attalid king willed Pergamon to Rome
D) Veii fell to the Romans

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

What function did coffering perform?

A) It helped expand interior space.
B) It lightened the weight of a dome or arch.
C) It supplied an accurate means of measuring interior space.
D) It allowed the Romans to construct extensive road systems.

Question 16

Which architectural element is NOT found on Roman triumphal arches?

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

Question 17

Romans used the basilica for ____.

A) civic administration
B) religious ceremonies
C) baths
D) private homes

Question 18

The Emperor Trajan commissioned the ____.

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

Question 19

In contrast to a Greek temple,the Roman temple usually was ____.

A) set on a tall podium
B) approached from a single side
C) pseudoperipteral
D) all of these choices

Question 20

How did the reliefs on the Column of Trajan accurately record the character of the Dacian Wars?

A) Dacians were depicted as ferocious fighters.
B) Trajan was shown actively participating in battles.
C) Battles scenes only occupy one quarter of the frieze.
D) Roman soldiers are outnumbered by Dacian troops.

Question 21

The Column of Trajan celebrates the Roman imperial army's successful victories in:

A) Cairo
B) Dacia
C) Pompeii
D) Athens

Question 22

How do these interiors describe the Etruscan psyche?

Question 23

How do Etruscan sarcophagi reflect the attitude of Etruscan society?

Question 24

What is a groin vault?

Question 25

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

Question 26

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

Question 27

Describe the type of imagery included on the Column of Trajan.

Question 28

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

A) Julius Caesar
B) Augustus
C) Trajan
D) Constantine

Question 29

Where would an oculus be found?

A) at the center of a dome
B) in the wall of a temple
C) as part of a Roman peristyle
D) in the apse of a basilica

Question 30

Contrast the various aspects of these buildings.How did the Etruscans re-shape and change the original design?

Question 31

Explain the architecture of the Colosseum.What forms and materials did the builders use?

Question 32

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

Question 33

Christian churches were first constructed during the reign of which emperor?

A) Julius Caesar
B) Constantine
C) Marcus Aurelius
D) Trajan

Question 34

How did Augustus change the purpose of portrait sculpture?

Question 35

How does the portrait of Aule Metele,or the Orator,reflect upon the climax of Etruscan society and art?

Question 36

Explain the parts of a Roman city plan.

Question 37

How do these works reflect late Etruscan society?

Question 38

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?

Question 39

What is concrete,and what effect did it have upon construction?

Question 40

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

Question 41

Attribute the images on the screen to a culture and give an approximate date.Give the reasons for your attributions,using complete sentences and referring to specific works discussed in class.

Question 42

How does this image reflect characteristics of Roman architecture?

Question 43

How does this image illustrate imperial virtues?

Question 44

You are standing at the door of a Pompeian home.What rooms and types of art will you find inside? Cite specific examples in your answer.

Question 45

Contrast Republican and Imperial portraiture.How are they similar and how are they different? How does each exemplify its period? Use examples to support your essay.

Question 46

What do Etruscan tombs tell us about Etruscan lives? Include in your discussion the type of grave goods placed in the tombs for the deceased and the interior decorative programs.Use examples to illustrate your discussion.

Question 47

How is the sculptural decoration significant on this monument?

Question 48

Discuss the materials,style,and iconography of the Column of Trajan and the Equestrian Portrait of Marcus Aurelius and explain how the works represents the imperial period.

Question 49

Describe and analyze Roman painting styles in their context.How did they evolve? What was the primary purpose of Roman painting? What does Roman painting tell us about the Romans? Use examples to support your essay.

Question 50

Select a sculpture,painting (wall painting),or architectural monument.In your onion,explain how this particular work defines the Roman Empire.Include in your essay an evaluation of the work selected as it is compared to other works within that particular period.Also include in your discussion outside influences that might factor into the development and influences of the work (i.e.,Etruscan temples have been influential in the design of Roman temples).Use specific examples to support your essay.

Question 51

What is the significance of this monument?

Question 52

Describe and analyze the techniques used by Roman architects and the types of buildings they created.How did these techniques and buildings define the Republic and the Empire? Use examples to support your essay.

Question 53

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?

Question 54

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

Question 55

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.

Question 56

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