Vocabulary
extreme or strict naturalism in art, which first appeared in sculpture in the late republic
Verism
Brought Christianity to the Roman Empire
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 Colosseum is also known as
The Flavian Ampitheatre
Were used to decorate both walls and floors because of their sturdiness
Mosaics
Scholar who classified styles of Pompeian Wall Painting
August Mau
The Colosseum is a great example of these two Roman architectural innovations
Arches & Vaults
What did emperors use their portraiture for?
Propoganda/Promoting their public image
How did many Emperors align themselves with the classical past and Greek art?
Incorporating Greek portrait techniques such as contrapposto and youthful idealism
a large semicircular recess typically at one or both ends of a basilica
Apse
For the first Christian Emperor, what symbolized divine inspiration and authority?
Large and abstracted eyes looking up
a central stone at the summit of an arch
Keystone
How were the paintings from Pompeii preserved?
Ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius
cubes of stone, ceramic, or glass the Romans used in their mosaics
Tesserae
He utilized a portrait style from the Republic in reaction to his predecessor
An arched roof or ceiling
Vault
What was the purpose of the imagery on the Column of Trajan?
To honor the military by representing their day to day activities and the full extent of their tasks during a war
What does the Alexander Mosaic (Battle of Issus Mosaic) demonstrate about the Romans who lived there?
Wealth, appreciation for Greek culture, knowledge of history, power and intelligence
This painting style utilizes illusion and multiple perspectives to keep the visitor’s eye moving continuously throughout the room
The Architectural Style
When was The Arch of Titus built and by who?
It was built after after the triumphal procession it commemorates, built during the rule of Titus' brother, the Emperor Domitian - after Titus' death
Voussoir
Name a symbolic choice in Augustus of Prima Porta (other than contrapposto and idealism)
Cupid & dolphin, military clothing, hand raised, imagery on his breastplate, connection to dieties
Triumphal Arches and Columns served what purpose?
To commemorate an Emperor's victory or accomplishments, create a permanent reminder of their legacy in the city