Roman Republic
Name of the temple which is a good example of Estruscan design in one of the first Republic temples
Temple of Portnus
What volcano erupted to cause the end of this great city of Pompeii
Vesuvius
Romans had sculpture busts down of themselves as a way to
memorialize themselves
In Roman times, vessels made of ______________ were much sought after as symbols of wealth and sophistication. They were used as diplomatic gifts or treasured as heirlooms
Precious Stone
Who is the first of the Five Good Emporers
Nerva
Roman architects would often use _______________ These are columns that are built into the walls rather than standing freely
Engaged Columns
Portrait of the baker Terentius Neo and his wife. Perhaps the only one of this kind discovered in the ancient roman site of Pompeii, near Naples is done in what medium
What is painting
The Barbarini Togatus is a significant sculpture in that is has
Three separate identities (three busts) in one
The villas feature lush garden frescoes that create an illusion of outdoor natural beauty inside elite homes.
The Villas of Livia and Lucina
The Flavian dynasty was an imperial dynasty and it's first ruler was
Vespasian
During the Rome Republic, which religion dominated the culture?
None, there were many different religions during that time.
What structure in the middle of the city was almost entirely preserved?
The bathhouses
Augustan art conveyed divine approval of the emperor through religious symbolism and imagery.
Divine Sanction
. It was commissioned by the Senate in 13 B.C. to commemorate the end of the civil war and the return of peace in the Empire. The altar was completed in 9 B.C. It is considered the most iconic public monument in Rome
Ara Pacis
The Romans painted their walls with frescos due to the lack of
Windows
Portrait busts during this period were known for their______
Realism
Pompeii is called the______________
City of the Dead
Monuments celebrated Augustus as the restorer and founder of Rome’s ______________
Golden age
They are called the Imperial Emporers because they gained their powers not due to birth but due to
revolution
The Arch of Titus was built to celebrate ___________
by his brother Domitian
What is Tituses death
Romans painted beautiful murals in their homes because of the lack of
windows
Pompeii is considered a combination of ____________ and _______ influences
Greek and Estruscan
Roman Republican portraits emphasized ____________ showing exaggerated realism to highlight individual imperfections and character.
What is Verism
The grand structure that housed gladiator fights
The Colliseum
Late Julio-Claudian sculpture portraits were known for their
Realism