Breathless in the Necropolis
The 'Sarcophagus of the Spouses' was found in which context?
An Etruscan necropolis
Which term best describes the stance of Augustus of Prima Porta that references ancient Greek sculpture?
Contrapposto
The Temple of Minerva at Veii is most notable for which architectural feature?
High podium with deep porch
Which unique innovation of Roman construction is clearly visible in the Pantheon?
Oculus in the dome
The Head of a Roman Patrician is a significant example of:
Veristic (hyper-realistic) style
Which material was most commonly used for Etruscan sarcophagi such as the Sarcophagus of the Spouses?
Terra cotta
Which visual motif appears at Augustus’s feet on the Augustus of Prima Porta to symbolize divine ancestry?
Cupid riding a dolphin
Which Roman innovation made large-scale public structures like the Colosseum possible?
Concrete and arch technology
A major structural innovation in the Colosseum is the systematic use of:
Groin vaults and concrete
The House of the Vettii in Pompeii is especially known for its:
Fourth Style frescoes
What was the primary function of the Tomb of the Triclinium?
Funerary celebration
The Forum of Trajan was designed by which architect?
Apollodorus of Damascus
The Colosseum’s arrangement of columns follows which order from lowest to highest?
Doric, Ionic, Corinthian
The Pantheon’s interior is notable for its:
Recessed coffers in the dome
The Column of Trajan in the Forum of Trajan depicts:
Military campaigns in Dacia
The fresco scenes in the Tomb of the Triclinium primarily depict:
Banquets with dancing and music
Which of the following best describes the primary function of the Roman basilica?
Civic gathering and law court
The columns inside the Pantheon are made from:
Imported granite
The use of concrete was crucial for constructing which Roman building?
Pantheon
The Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus breaks with Classical tradition in its use of:
Linear, stacked composition
The Etruscan attitude toward the afterlife, reflected in tomb painting and sculpture, can be described as:
Joyful and celebratory
The Forum of Trajan included which structure that was a model for early Christian churches?
Basilica Ulpia
Which statement best describes Etruscan temples compared to Greek temples?
Etruscan temples had deep porches and frontal orientation
Which element of the Pantheon’s design makes it possible for the dome to be so wide?
Lighter materials toward the top, thick walls
In Etruscan and early Roman art, women frequently appear in banquet scenes. What does this indicate?
Social roles for women were more public than in Greece