Roman sculptures
Why were sculptures created?
To honor ancestors, gods, and leaders
What were their paints made of?
Pigments mixed with gums
Where did Romans originate from?
Central Italy
What is the most famous Roman building?
Colosseum
How did Roman art start?
Being influenced by other cultures
When did Romans develop Concrete?
The 1st Century BC
What did they call their paint?
Egga Tempera
When did they come in contact with Greeks?
The 5th century
Basilica Porcia
Who were Roman sculptures influenced by?
The Greeks
What were the brushes made of?
Squirrel hair and cat whiskers
What did Romans develop?
Roads, the alphabet, drainage, and sewers
When were most building built?
Over 2,100 years ago
What were most sculptures made of?
Marble or bronze
Why did they paint on their walls?
As a guide for guests and social orientation
What did Romans invent?
Underground heaters, concrete and the calendar
What were most building made out of?
Cement and volcanic rocks
How were Greek and Roman sculptures different?
Romans were more brightly colored while Greeks were always bronze.
What colors were usually used?
Red, green, black, violet, and yellow
What got rid of the ancient Romans?
Invasions by Barbarian tribes
Whats the tallest building in Rome?
St. Peters Basilica