Vocabulary
Extreme or strict naturalism in art, which first appeared in sculpture in the late republic
Verism
Brought Christianity to the Roman Empire
Why did concrete allow for the innovations of arches, vaults and domes
It can be poured into molds, allowing for complex shapes and sturdier/ more intricate architecture
How were the wall paintings from Pompeii preserved?
Ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius
a central stone at the summit of an arch
Keystone
cubes of stone, ceramic, or glass that Romans used in their mosaics
Tesserae
Used his portraiture to align himself with classical greek art
Caesar Augustus
a large semicircular or polygonal recess, arched or with a domed roof, typically at one or both ends of a basilica
Apse
What did Constantine use to symbolize his Christian inspiration and authority?
Large and abstracted eyes looking up
A square or polygonal ornamental sunken panel used as decoration for a ceiling or vault
Coffers
The 4th Pompeian style of painting, which incorporates elements from the other 3
The Intricate Style
Re-introduced Verism into his portraiture to distinguish himself from previous emperors
Vespasian
Why was Roman Architecture faster and cheaper to build?
concrete with stone facade, more stable structures with bigger openings and interiors = less material
quicker to pour and mold concrete
less workers required with less material = less money
Name a symbolic choice in Augustus of Prima Porta
Cupid & dolphin, military clothing, bare feet, contrapposto stance, hand raised, idealized and youthful appearance, imagery on his breastplate
This Pompeian painting style utilizes illusion and to keep the visitor’s eye moving continuously throughout the room
The Architectural Style