House of the Vettii
What is this structure made of?
What is stone, brick, & mortar
What style is this artwork?
What is Hellenistic
What does this depict?
What is an older man with wrinkles and no hair
Who is the man?
What was it‘s function?
What is entertainment, public spectacle, hosting gladiator contests, animal hunts. Overall venue for social events.
What was found on the walls?
What are frescos
What did this artwork commemorate?
What is Alexander the Greats victory
What does this demonstrate?
what is elite class
In what way was the man portrayed?
What is a skilled military leader/ divine ruler. This was used to show authority
What is it made of?
What is taverine limesone, Tufa, brick, marble, wood, mortar, tile, and iron clamps.
What was the symbol of the design?
What is wealth & status
What feeling does the mosaic convey?
What is fear
What was the primary function of this piece?
What is funerary
What was the point if this sculpture?
What is to show authority.
Who was allowed to sit on the first level?
What are senators, magistrates, and emperors.
How many rooms did this house have?
What is 30+ rooms
Where was the mosaic found?
What is Pompeii
Who is likely being depicted?
What is a patrician because they are the ruling class in the Roman Republic
Who is the small figure next to him and what is he doing?
What is cupid, he is riding a dolphin
When was it built?
What is during Flavin dynasty after civil war and during Neros death.
Who were the Vettii brothers?
What is brothers who became wealthy from wine trade after they were freed as slaves.
Why is this piece of work similar to the Standard of Ur?
What is tells a story through images
What style is this piece?
What is Veristic
When was this created?
What is the 1st century.
Who commissioned this structure?
Who is Emperor Vespasian.