AP Art History : Ancient Grecian and Roman 2D Art
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Example Question #11 : Ap Art History
The main reason few ancient Roman paintings survive is __________.
Roman painting is of such a low artistic quality it was not preserved
Romans so favored sculpture that they did not have many paintings
most Roman artwork was destroyed by early Christians
the paint used by Romans has not easily survived
the paint used by Romans has not easily survived
The visual arts in Ancient Rome were well-respected across a number of genres, including painting, sculpture, and ceramics. Painting, according to ancient sources, was valued as highly as the other forms of art, but very little of it has survived to the present day. Among the well-preserved examples of Roman painting are those from the sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were all buried under volcanic ash, rather than having the paint exposed to the elements.
Example Question #12 : Ap Art History
______________ was/were the frequent subject of art during the time period of Imperial Rome.
The emperor, Caesar
Individuals of the Republic
Gods/Deities
War Heroes
The emperor, Caesar
The emperor (or Caesar) was often the subject of imperial art. The Romans saw their emperor as both a religious and political figure and celebrated their position through their art forms. Similar to the pharaohs of Egypt, the emperor was considered a "God" in his own right.
Example Question #13 : 2 D Art
What was the main function of Roman art?
To show emotional connection
The expression of moral ideals
To demonstrate ancestral history
Decoration
Decoration
The Romans were proud of their art and used it mostly for showing off to others and decoration. After Pompeii was excavated, it was obvious that the Romans liked adding decoration to not only their home, but also everyday objects such as utensils and furniture.
Example Question #14 : 2 D Art
What was NOT considered inspiration for classical Greek art and sculpture?
Beauty
National pride
Battles
Religion
Battles
Classical Greek art took inspiration from beauty, nationalism and religion. These elements can be found throughout their architecture, paintings and sculptures. The beauty of Greek women were captured through paintings and sculptures of their form. Gods and deities are found throughout various pieces of art as well.
Example Question #15 : Ancient Grecian And Roman 2 D Art
Which group of people is largely credited for inspiring Roman art and architecture?
Babylonians
Mesopotamians
Greeks
Turks
Greeks
Art and architecture in Rome was greatly influenced by the Greeks. Greece was conquered by Rome in 146 BC and since then, Roman art was interwoven with Greek art.
Example Question #2 : Answering Other Questions About Ancient Grecian And Roman 2 D Art
Vase paintings in Greece were not held in the highest regard, and are rarely mentioned in the era's literature.
What is so important about vase paintings that vases continued to be produced throughout the Greek states?
They were extremely fragile and therefore often broke and needed to be replaced.
They were in high demand as status symbols.
They were extremely popular and therefore worth a lot of money.
They were simple means to convey religious ideals throughout the empire.
None of the other answers is correct.
They were simple means to convey religious ideals throughout the empire.
Most people in Ancient Greece could not read, and vase paintings were a simple and cheap method of conveying religious stories and myths that the common person could understand.
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