Ancient Through Medieval 2D Art
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What was the main function of Roman art?
Decoration
To demonstrate ancestral history
To show emotional connection
The expression of moral ideals
Explanation
The Romans were proud of their art and used it mostly for showing off to others and decoration. After Pompeii was excavated, it was obvious that the Romans liked adding decoration to not only their home, but also everyday objects such as utensils and furniture.
Vase paintings in Greece were not held in the highest regard, and are rarely mentioned in the era's literature.
What is so important about vase paintings that vases continued to be produced throughout the Greek states?
They were simple means to convey religious ideals throughout the empire.
They were extremely fragile and therefore often broke and needed to be replaced.
They were in high demand as status symbols.
They were extremely popular and therefore worth a lot of money.
None of the other answers is correct.
Explanation
Most people in Ancient Greece could not read, and vase paintings were a simple and cheap method of conveying religious stories and myths that the common person could understand.
What was the main function of Roman art?
Decoration
To demonstrate ancestral history
To show emotional connection
The expression of moral ideals
Explanation
The Romans were proud of their art and used it mostly for showing off to others and decoration. After Pompeii was excavated, it was obvious that the Romans liked adding decoration to not only their home, but also everyday objects such as utensils and furniture.
What was the main function of Roman art?
Decoration
To demonstrate ancestral history
To show emotional connection
The expression of moral ideals
Explanation
The Romans were proud of their art and used it mostly for showing off to others and decoration. After Pompeii was excavated, it was obvious that the Romans liked adding decoration to not only their home, but also everyday objects such as utensils and furniture.
was/were the frequent subject of art during the time period of Imperial Rome.
The emperor, Caesar
Gods/Deities
War Heroes
Individuals of the Republic
Explanation
The emperor (or Caesar) was often the subject of imperial art. The Romans saw their emperor as both a religious and political figure and celebrated their position through their art forms. Similar to the pharaohs of Egypt, the emperor was considered a "God" in his own right.
Vase paintings in Greece were not held in the highest regard, and are rarely mentioned in the era's literature.
What is so important about vase paintings that vases continued to be produced throughout the Greek states?
They were simple means to convey religious ideals throughout the empire.
They were extremely fragile and therefore often broke and needed to be replaced.
They were in high demand as status symbols.
They were extremely popular and therefore worth a lot of money.
None of the other answers is correct.
Explanation
Most people in Ancient Greece could not read, and vase paintings were a simple and cheap method of conveying religious stories and myths that the common person could understand.
was/were the frequent subject of art during the time period of Imperial Rome.
The emperor, Caesar
Gods/Deities
War Heroes
Individuals of the Republic
Explanation
The emperor (or Caesar) was often the subject of imperial art. The Romans saw their emperor as both a religious and political figure and celebrated their position through their art forms. Similar to the pharaohs of Egypt, the emperor was considered a "God" in his own right.
was/were the frequent subject of art during the time period of Imperial Rome.
The emperor, Caesar
Gods/Deities
War Heroes
Individuals of the Republic
Explanation
The emperor (or Caesar) was often the subject of imperial art. The Romans saw their emperor as both a religious and political figure and celebrated their position through their art forms. Similar to the pharaohs of Egypt, the emperor was considered a "God" in his own right.
Vase paintings in Greece were not held in the highest regard, and are rarely mentioned in the era's literature.
What is so important about vase paintings that vases continued to be produced throughout the Greek states?
They were simple means to convey religious ideals throughout the empire.
They were extremely fragile and therefore often broke and needed to be replaced.
They were in high demand as status symbols.
They were extremely popular and therefore worth a lot of money.
None of the other answers is correct.
Explanation
Most people in Ancient Greece could not read, and vase paintings were a simple and cheap method of conveying religious stories and myths that the common person could understand.
Encaustic painting, a popular technique for Greek painters, can most basically be broken down into which of the following three steps?
Heat beeswax, add colored pigment, apply to wood surface.
Add pigment to water, mix egg yolk, apply to wet plaster.
Add pigment to water, mix egg yolk, apply to dry plaster.
Mix oils and pigments, apply to wood, heat to dry.
Mix pigment and water, add beeswax, cool and let dry.
Explanation
The main ingredient of encaustic painting is beeswax, and the mixture is most often applied to wood, though it has other uses. Egg-yolk pigments are a characteristic of fresco, not encaustic painting.