Roman Art Quiz

What is the enduring understanding of Roman art?

• Roman art is characterized by realistic sculptures of noblemen.

• Roman art is characterized by a pantheon of gods celebrated in large civic and religious buildings.

• Roman art is characterized by the use of linear perspective and foreshortening in paintings.

• Roman art is characterized by the use of concrete and vaulting techniques in architecture.

What is the historical background of Roman art?

• Rome was buried by volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius.

• Rome rose to glory through diplomacy and military might.

• Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus.

• Rome was ruled by a series of emperors.

Which of these statements about Roman architecture is least true?

• To connect the empire through roads and aqueducts.

• To depict mythological scenes and landscapes in frescoes.

• To create grand and spacious interior spaces.

• To celebrate military victories through commemorative arches.

What is the technique used in Roman painting to create depth and recession?

• Linear perspective

• Foreshortening

• Contrapposto

• Atmospheric perspective

What is the characteristic of Republican sculptures?

• Extreme realism of facial features

• Idealized proportions and heroic poses

• Depiction of military figures rather than civilian rulers

• Crowded composition and lack of individuality

What is the purpose of the Column of Trajan?

• To celebrate Trajan's victory over the Dacians

• To provide a viewing platform for visitors

• To house Trajan's ashes in the burial chamber

• To showcase Trajan's architectural accomplishments

What is the style of Late Imperial sculptures?

• Classical idealization and contrapposto

• Truncated proportions and masking drapery

• Military representation and lack of individuality

• Extreme realism and veristic portraits

What is the technique used in Roman architecture to create large interior spaces?

• Ashlar masonry

• Orthogonal perspective

• Groin vault

• Barrel vault

What is the purpose of the Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus?

• To showcase Trajan's conquest of the Dacians

• To portray the death of the Greek hero Pentheus

• To depict a Roman army trouncing defeated barbarians

• To commemorate military victories through narrative relief sculptures

What is the characteristic of Second Pompeian Style paintings?

• Large mythological scenes and landscapes dominating the wall surface

• Small scenes set in a field of color and framed by delicate columns

• Painted rectangular squares meant to resemble marble facing

• Combination of painted marble, large scenes, and delicate small scenes