Prominent Figures
What is the most common stone to make sculptures?
Carrara Marble
What are the two mosaics we showed as examples today?
The Alexander Mosaic and the Nile Mosaic
Are attributes that emphasize age and wisdom idealistic or veristic?
Veristic
What is a common material sculptures are made out of?
Answers include:
1. Marble
2. Bronze
What material are mosaics made of?
Tesserae
Did Julius Ceasar sculptures show Verism or Idealism and why
Verism because his sculptues show age and realities of ruling
What is the stone of Rome?
Travertine
What are Tesserae?
Small, cut shards or cubes of stone, glass, or ceramic, aligned in plaster to create a mosaic.
Did Augustus sculptures show signs of Verism or Idealism and why
Idealism because he always showed himself as youthful and nonaging.
What is the purple stone that is mined in Egypt, reserved only for emperors?
Porhyry
Where are mosaics typically placed?
Houses, churches, temples, baths, on the floor or walls
What are the three things verism sculptures showed?
1. Age shows knowledge, wisdom, experience
2. Seriousness which was a Roman ideal for Roman leaders
3. Maturity and moral fortitude
How many regions did sculpture materials get imported from?
There were 5 places
What is Iconography?
It is the use of symbols and images to represent ideas or meanings. It helps viewers understand the deeper message behind a piece of artwork.
What are three things Augustus used imperial idealism for?
1. Personal image aligned with the divine
2. Easily identifiable features
3. Aligned with religious reform