Greek
Etruscan
Egypt
Near East
Roman
100
Who was the ruler that expanded the Greek empire?
Alexander the Great
100
Where was the Etruscan Empire?
Northern Italy
100
What is the title of the palette?
The Palette of King Narmer.
100
Votive figures were primarily used as?
An offering to a god or deity.
100
What culture heavily influenced Roman art and Architecture?
The Greek
200
What is the Title of this work?
Grave Stele of Hegeso.
200
How do we primarily know about Etruscan history?
Through the art and artifacts they left. Primarily in tombs.
200
King Menkaure and Queen is a representation of what kind of relief?
High Relief
200
This structure was built with sloping sides with vertical recesses. It was topped by a gleaming white building.
The White Temple and its Ziggurat.
200
This piece was found at Pompeii and is a mosaic made up of 1.5 million tesserae.
The Alexander Mosaic
300
What are the four Greek art Periods in order?
Geometric, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic
300
What is a fresco?
Paint set into plaster on a wall.
300
The seated scribe is unique for its ________.
Realism and Naturalistic representation.
300
What are the two stories the Standard of Ur tells?
War and Peace
300
This large vessel was used to serve punch (Wine).
Niobides Krater
400
What are the defining characteristics of the Hellenistic art period?
Emotional, Dramatic, Intense
400
This work is made from Terra Cotta and is a container that was made in four pieces.
Sarcophagus of the Spouses
400
Who are the three Pharaohs who built the Pyramids?
Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure
400
These monolithic figures have the head of a man, the body of a bull, and wings. They were placed at the gates of the city and are an architectural piece.
Lamassu from the Citadel of Sargon II
400
Why did the gods kill Niobe's children?
Because she boosted about them being more numerous and beautiful than the gods.
500
What process was used to create the Seated Boxer?
Lost Wax casting.
500
This tomb has many frescos depicting people dancing and celebrating. One the back wall there is a scene that depicts people seated at a three-part couch which gives this tome its name.
Tomb of Triclinium
500
This temple sits along the edge of the Nile and was built as a representation of Zep Tepi, or the Egyptian creation story.
Temple of Amun-Re
500
Why is the Standard of Ur such an important work?
Because it depicts life in the Near East in both times of war and peace and is a demonstration of trade with far away nations.
500
This building is a representation of Roman Power and wealth. It has also been an influence for many modern Greko-Roman-style buildings.
The Pantheon