Art in the Roman Empire

Which of the following was NOT a Roman architectural type?

• The Colosseum

• The Circus

• The Pantheon

• The Parthenon

Answer explanation

The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patroness. Construction started in 447 BC when their military power was at its peak.

The masterpiece of Roman engineering were the.......

Answer explanation

Its purpose was to transport water from external springs to cities and towns.

Aqueducts only let water move by gravity, along a slight gradient of overall descent in stone, brick, or concrete conduits; the steeper the gradient, the faster the flow.

If the Romans saw something that they wanted from the Greeks they .....

• Took it without their permission

• Bought it with the empire's money

• Ask to borrow it

• Try to copy it

• Cry because they didn't have it

Answer explanation

The Romans took not only pieces of art and architecture with them, but also people, such as architects, sculptors and philosophers.

In how many categories can Roman sculpture be divided?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 3

Answer explanation

Roman Sculpture can be divided into four main categories: historical reliefs, portrait busts and statues, funerary reliefs, and copies of ancient Greek works. Much like architecture, a great deal of Roman sculpture was created to serve one purpose: to impress the public.

Romans have an inferiority complex for the achievements of Greek art.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Romans had an inferiority complex in the face of Greek artistic achievements. His ultra-pragmatic response was to recycle Greek sculptures at every opportunity. Greek poses, reworked with Roman clothing and accessories, were put into service to bolster Roman power. We can use as an example the statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, whose posture was modified from the Greek statue "Doryphoros".

One of the greatest works of art and engineering in the Roman world is the aqueduct of Segovia, which is located in...

• Hispania

• Italy

• London

• Rome

Answer explanation

Hispania was the name that Romans gave to the Iberian Peninsula and associated territories. It was part of the official nomenclature of three Roman provinces. In Hispania is located the famous art of the Romans, the aqueducts.

ROQUITOOO, NOS MERECEMOS UN.........

• 5

• 5

• 5

• 5