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1
The swelling and tapering ofa column shaft, visible on these temples, is called___.
entasis
2
The ancient Greeks most likely learned how to carve large sculptures out of stone from the ____.
Egyptians
3
Which of the classical orders features a frieze comprised of triglyphs and metopes?
Doric
4
In our class discussion we compared the facial features and anatomy of an Egyptian sculpture (Menkaure and His Queen [?], ca. 2515 BCE) and an Archaic Greek sculpture (New York Kouros [Youth], ca. 600-590 BCE). Which of the two sculptures had a more naturalistic rendering of the facial features and anatomy?
Menkaure and His Queen ?, ca 2515 BCE
5
The form of this vessel is best described as ____.
an amphora
6
Which of the following is true of this object? Be sure to mark ALL correct responses.
The design was made by applying a thin layer of watered-down clay, known as slip., It is a type of vessel that was used to store oil or wine., It represents two soldiers playing a game between battles., It is best described as black-figured style.
7
What are the main sources of information for ancient Greek art? Be sure to mark ALL correct responses.
Roman copies of lost examples of ancient Greek art, Surviving examples of ancient Greek art, Greek literature that discusses art
8
The central shrine room of a Greek temple is called ____.
cella
9
A capital that features volutes is characteristic of which classical order?
Ionic
10
The cella of an ancient Greek temple was where ____.
the cult statue was housed
11
Why did the ancient Greeks embrace and create representations of the nude male figure? Be sure to mark ALL correct responses.
The Greeks saw physical beauty as an index of moral excellence, The nude figure played an important role in Greek religious and athletic traditions, The nude figure was associated with glory and triumph
12
Ancient Greek sculptures were carved from white marble and left unpainted in order to accentuate the human form.
False
13
How was this vessel uesd?
It was used as a funerary marker
14
Which of the following is true of ancient bronze sculpture? Be sure to mark ALL correct responses.
They are rare because bronze was valuable and easily repurposed, The sculptures are cast in pieces and soldered together, The sculptures are usually hollow, They have greater tensile strength than stone sculptures
15
Who was Vitruvius?
Ancient Roman author of a treatise on architecture
16
How was this sculpture made?
It was cast using the indirect hollow lost-wax technique
17
The four columns forming the portico of this temple belong to which order?
Ionic
18
The technique of rendering the wheel of this chariot as an oval to make it appear as though it is positioned at an angle in three-dimensional space is called ____.
foreshortening
19
This relief from the south side of the Parthenon represents a battle between a Lapith and a Centaur. Why were the two factions fighting?
The Centaurs were attempting to abduct the Lapith women from a wedding ceremony.
20
The columns on the porch of this structure are made of female figures. What do they represent?
The wives of a traitorous city-state that allied itself with the Persians
21
The capital of the Corinthian order is characterized by what feature?
A foliate (or leaf-like) element meant to resemble the acanthus plant
22
Which of the following is considered to be an optical refinement introduced into the design of the Parthenon? Be sure to mark ALL correct responses.
The spaces betvween the columns at the corners are narrower than the rest, Every column leans inward slightly
23
Much of the relief sculpture from the Parthenon (Akropolis, Athens, 447-432 BCE) is in poor condition because ____. Be sure to mark ALL correct responses.
the Parthenon suffered a direct hit from cannon fire in 1687 CE that ignited ammunition stored there, the Parthenon was vandalized when it was converted into a church in the sixth century CE
24
The Parthenon on the Akropolis in Athens is made from Pentelic marble, a translucent white stone noted for its luminescent qualities.
True
25
Some of the funds that Perikles used to rebuild the Acropolis in Athens came from the Delian League.
True
26
In general terms, what do the metopes on the Parthenon represent?
The struggle between. the forces of "barbarism" and "'civilization"
27
How did Athena best Poseidon in the contest for the devotion of the Athenians?
She gave the Athenians an olive tree that would forever bear fruit
28
Which of the following is true of this sculpture? Be sure to mark ALL correct responses.
It was found in its original site on a terrace overlooking the sea, The carving of the drapery conveys a sense of motion, It was most likely erected to celebrate a naval victory
29
Why were the priest Laocoön and his sons attacked and killed by giant serpents?
Because he tried to warn the Trojans not to accept the wooden horse from the Greeks
30
Which of the following are reasons why scholars no longer believe that this work was made in the Etruscan period? Be sure to mark ALL correct responses.
Radiocarbon dating suggests that it was made between 700 and 1300 CE.
31
Please identify this image.
barrel vault
32
The art of soldering tiny gold balls onto a gold background, as seen in the beard of this head, is called____.
granulation
33
When building on flat ground, the Etruscans organized their towns into____.
a grid of four quadrants formed by two intersecting streets
34
The temporary wNOoden structure that holds a vault or an arch in place during construction is called____.
centering
35
The Etruscans were highly skilled metalworkers.
True
36
Atypical Etruscan temple was constructed from____.
wood and mud brick
37
A wedge-shaped piece of stone used to build an arch is called a____.
Voussoir
38
Archaeological discoveries have shown that Etruscan tombs are all very similar and follow a standard model.
False
39
Many of the items found in Etruscan tombs have been interpreted as reflections of____. Be sure to mark all correct responses.
the social status and wealth of the deceased, the sex (male or female) of the deceased
40
Which of the images below is an example of the SECOND (OR ARCHITECTURAL) STYLE of Roman wall painting?
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41
This reconstruction shows that this sculpture was originally decorated with paint. Scholars call this technique ____.
polychrome
42
This part of a Roman house, the entrance that houses the shallow pool used to collect rainwater, is called____.
an atrium
43
One of the recessed square panels on the surface of the dome in this structure is called a/an____.
coffer
44
Please identify this image.
barrel vault
45
Much of what the Romans knew about vaulting they learned from the____.
Etruscans
46
The ancient Romans developed a type of concrete that hardened under water that allowed them to build solid foundations for bridges and piers.
True
47
Which of these temples is the best example of SYNCRETISM?
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48
Which of the following is true of the reliefs in the bay of the Arch of Titus, ca. 81 CE?
They represent soldiers carrying the spoils from the Temple in Jerusalem, They represent the triumphal procession walking through an arch, They show Titus being crowned by a personification of victory
49
The sand that the Romans used as the binder in their concrete is called____.
pozzolana
50
The scene on the breastplate of the Augustus of Primaporta, ca. 20 CE represents____.
The return of the Roman standards from the Parthians
51
During the Middle Ages, the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius was not melted down because____.
the people of the Middle Ages believed that the sculpture represented the Emperor Constantine
52
The Romans guaranteed a supply of water for the Spanish town of Segovia by____.
constructing an aqueduct that spanned 10.5 miles
53
The Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum were destroyed in 79 CE by____.
a volcanic eruption
54
The material (usually pieces of stone or brick) mixed with mortar to make concrete is called____.
aggregate
55
The representation of female members and children of the imperial family on this relief has been linked to which of the following? Be sure to mark ALL correct responses.
Alongstanding Roman interest in honoring one's ancestors., Legislation enacted by Augustus to curb adultery and promote childbirth among the elite.
56
In the second centurya visitor to the Pantheon (Rome, 117-125 CE) would have____.
approached the temple from the front by crossing a large rectangular court surrounded by colonnades
57
In Ancient Rome it was a common practice to wear masks representing one's deceased ancestors when attending a funeral.
True
58
When Horace wrote that "Greece, having been conquered, conquered her wild conqueror [Rome]," what did he mean?
That Greek art and culture captured the minds of the Romans
59
Early examples of Roman portrait sculpture, such as this one, emphasized physical features associated with aging because____.
Romans valued them as markers of maturity and wisdom
60
Scholars have linked the Roman practice of displaying busts of ancestors within the home to Roman funeral rituals where family members wore masks of deceased ancestors.
True
61
Which of the following is true of the dolphin and Cupid on this sculpture? Be sure to mark ALL Correct responses.
Cupid refers to the emperor's claim to be descended from Venus, The dolphin evokes the Emperor's naval victory over his enemies, It acts as a support to strengthen the sculpture at the ankles
62
Which of the following is true of the imagery on the Ara Pacis Augustae? Be sure to mark ALL correct responses.
It emphasizes the peace and prosperity of Augustus' reign, The inclusion of family and children reflects Augustus' concern with morals, The processional frieze is indebted to Greek examples
63
Which element of the Temple of Portunus was adopted from Greek architecture?
The lonic columns
64
In Ancient Rome, what was the principal source of revenue that funded large and opulent urban interventions like the Forum of Trajan?
Wealth seized from conquered lands and peoples
65
Please identify this structure.
groin vault
66
Which of the following is true of the Colosseum in Rome? Be sure to mark ALL correct responses.
It was built on a portion of the Emperor Nero's vast personal palace complex, It gets its name from a now lost colossal sculpture that stood nearby
67
"Syncretism" is a term that describes the way that the Romans____.
adopted and adapted influences from the cultures that they conquered
68
The hole at the crown of the dome in this structure is called____.
oculus
69
The ancient Romans used the basilica for____ responses. Be sure to mark ALL correct
public meeting places, a place to settle legal disputes
70
What does this sculpture represent?
Four co-rulers of the Roman Empire (the tetrarchs)
71
Which of the following is true of this structure? Be sure to mark ALL correct responses.
Its vaults are made of concrete, It was built using arches and vaults but is decorated with engaged columns and pilasters
72
Which of the following techniques did Roman engineers use to reduce the weight of the dome of the Pantheon (Rome, 117-125 CE)? Be sure to mark ALL correct responses.
Using a series of ribs to reduce the overall mass of the dome's shell, Changing the aggregate from travertine to tuff to brick and then to pumice as the dome reached its apex
73
What does the extended arm with the palm facing down signify on this sculpture?
The granting of clemency to a (now lost) defeated enemy