Vocabulary
extreme or strict naturalism in art, which first appeared in sculpture in the late republic
Verism
A Roman invention that can be poured into molds, allowing for sturdier and more intricate architecture
Concrete
The Romans are most known for this
Architecture
The front of Roman Coins often had this
a large semicircular or polygonal recess, arched or with a domed roof, typically at one or both ends of a basilica
Apse
Brought Christianity to the Roman Empire
The Colosseum is a great example of these two Roman architectural innovations
Arches & Vaults
What emperors used their portraiture for
Propoganda/ Promote their public image
The Colosseum is also known as
The Flavian Ampitheatre
cubes of stone, ceramic, or glass the Romans used in their mosaics
Tesserae
Used his portraiture to align himself with classical greek art
Caesar Augustus
a central stone at the summit of an arch
Keystone
This painting style utilizes illusion and multiple perspectives to keep the visitor’s eye moving continuously throughout the room
The Architectural Style
The 4th style of wall painting, which incorporates elements from the other 3
The Intricate Style
Scholar who classified styles of Pompeian Wall Painting
August Mau
Why were the paintings from Pompeii preserved?
Ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius
Were used to decorate both walls and floors because of their sturdiness
Mosaics
Voussoir
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
What did Sonstantine use to symbolize his Christian inspiration and authority?
Large and abstracted eyes looking up