Quiz on Roman Art

What are the two main periods of Roman Art?

• Classical and Hellenistic

• Medieval and Modern

• Baroque and Renaissance

• Republican and Imperial

What is a frieze in Roman architecture?

• A long and narrow sculptural band

• A type of sculpture

• A type of pottery

• A painting technique

What was the main focus of Roman portraiture?

• Ideal beauty

• Realistic likeness

• Mythological themes

• Abstract forms

How did Roman art differ from Greek art?

• Greeks focused on reality

• Romans focused on reality

• Romans focused on ideals

• Greeks focused on portraiture

What was the purpose of creating realistic portraits in Roman culture?

• To celebrate victories

• To keep the ghost happy

• To honor the gods

• To depict historical events

What influence did the conquest of Greece have on Roman art?

• It encouraged imitation of Greek styles

• It isolated Roman artists

• It led to the decline of art

• It introduced new materials

What is the Ara Pacis?

• A type of pottery

• A famous sculpture

• An altar of peace

• A Roman temple

What does the sacrifice panel of the Ara Pacis depict?

• The founding of Rome

• Aeneas arriving in Italy

• A mythological creature

• A battle scene

What is the height of the Trajan Column?

• 100 feet

• 125 feet

• 150 feet

• 200 feet

What is a characteristic of Roman wall paintings?

• Focus on abstract forms

• Imitation of marble panels

• Use of bright colors only

• Depiction of only landscapes