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Example Question #3 : Answering Other Questions About Ancient Grecian And Roman Sculpture
It is often observed that ancient Roman sculpture and architecture was derivative or exactly copied from which ancient civilization's sculpture and architecture?
Ancient Egyptian sculpture and architecture
Byzantine sculpture and architecture
Ancient Greek sculpture and architecture
Mesopotamian sculpture and architecture
None of the other answers is correct.
Ancient Greek sculpture and architecture
If you compare ancient Roman and ancient Greek sculpture and architecture, you will be able to observe that there are an overwhelming amount of similarities. Some scholars have even accused the ancient Romans of being narrow-minded and limited in imagination, due to their reliance on copying ancient Greek art. In fact, many exact copies of ancient Greek sculptures were crafted by the ancient Romans.
Example Question #4 : Answering Other Questions About Ancient Grecian And Roman Sculpture
Religious art was of extreme importance in ancient Roman society and culture. Every ancient Roman temple housed at least one __________, which was an important part of worship.
garden
sarcophagus
statue of a deity
bust or portraiture of a deity
fountain
statue of a deity
Nearly every—if not every—ancient Roman temple housed at least one statue of a deity. Although Roman temples often had many similar characteristics, the divine statues were the most important attribute, as they were to be worshiped and revered. Divine statues were followed closely in importance only by the ancient Roman altar.
Example Question #5 : Answering Other Questions About Ancient Grecian And Roman Sculpture
Both the Anavysos kouros and the "Peplos" kore demonstrate which of the following?
The representation of a god/goddess
The shift toward more lifelike rendering of the human body
The commemoration of a war hero/heroine
The prominent use of the archaic smile and stylized hairstyles
The dynamic addition of contrapposto
The shift toward more lifelike rendering of the human body
In comparison to earlier examples of kouroi and korai, the Anavysos kouros and the "Peplos" kore (both made c. 530 BCE) are much more naturalistic in their depictions of the human body, especially evident in the softer facial features and the more fleshy musculature.
Example Question #2 : Answering Other Questions About Ancient Grecian And Roman Sculpture
The cuirass, or breastplate, of the Augustus of Prima Porta indicates that the subject __________________.
pursued scholarly interests
created artistic schools
led troops in battle
had divine properties
led troops in battle
The breastplate on the Augustus of Prima Porta is a classic Roman cuirass, a specific type of highly decorated armor worn by generals. Augustus’ cuirass depicts a wide range of his military accomplishments, showing his strength as a commander and leader of troops. This more orderly and earthly element is intentionally placed with more divine attributes, such as the sculpture portraying Augustus barefoot.
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Example Question #1 : Answering Other Questions About Ancient Grecian And Roman Sculpture
The work of art shown here was created to serve the purpose of ___________________.
decorating a temple
holding human remains
honoring a political leader
representing a deity
holding human remains
The work shown here is a sarcophagus, an earthenware box built to contain human remains. The Sarcophagus of the Spouses was an Etruscan funerary monument, built to depict the married couple whose cremated remains were forever placed together in the work of art. The Etruscan sculptural tradition was highly influential on Roman sculpture, particularly portraits to honor the deceased.
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Example Question #3 : Answering Other Questions About Ancient Grecian And Roman Sculpture
Sculptural portraits during the Republican period in Rome emphasized _______________ characteristics.
realistic individual
idealistic group
fantastical individual
fantastical group
realistic individual
Roman sculptures were mainly realistic and individualistic during the Republican Time period. During this period, the Romans overthrew the previous Roman kingdom. The focus on individuals represented the changing focus away from the idea of a royal kingdom towards the focus of the real individuals in the kingdom fighting for freedom. The fantasy world of the royals was quickly replaced by a very real Republic filled with individuals concerned about their rights. Their art at the time reflected these feelings.
Example Question #81 : Ancient Through Medieval Sculpture
Which Ancient Roman resort town buried in volcanic ash provides insight into Roman architecture, domestic decoration, and wall paintings?
Pompeii
Naples
Capri
Sorrento
Pompeii
Pompeii was buried in volcanic ash after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E. The whole village was lost. Many years later, the town was discovered preserved under the ash. This allowed archaeologists the chance to study what life was like in ancient Roman times and give insight to historians on art practices of the Romans.
Example Question #1 : Analyzing Early Christian, Byzantine, And Early Medieval Sculpture
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The function of this sarcophagus is to __________.
house the remains of the dead
tell a story of Christ
commemorate a noble family
decorate a Roman forum
house the remains of the dead
The is a sarcophagus, which is an ancient casket meant to hold the remains of the dead.
Example Question #2 : Analyzing Early Christian, Byzantine, And Early Medieval Sculpture
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The material of this piece is __________.
quartz.
limestone.
teracotta.
marble.
marble.
This sarcophagus, like most extant decorative pieces from the Christian period of Roman world, is marble.
Example Question #3 : Analyzing Early Christian, Byzantine, And Early Medieval Sculpture
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The figures on the sarcophagus are done in __________.
bas relief
etching
high relief
shaped carving
high relief
The figures are made by removing the areas around them, which is relief carving. It is high relief because the figures are carved so far away from the marble setting that they are almost free.
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