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Example Question #671 : Ap Art History
The period after the death of Alexander is referred to as the Hellenistic Period. What is one of the more famous statues of the Hellenistic period named after The god of Winged Victory?
Nike
Saucony
Asic
Adidas
Nike
The statue's name is Winged Victory or Nike. In comparison to other statues at this time, this statue is significant due to the fact that the figure is in action or mid movement. The sense of motion and the swift movement of the figure are distinctive to this statue as well as the idea of the Nike brand.
Example Question #1 : Answering Other Questions About Ancient Grecian And Roman Sculpture
Ancient Greek and Roman statuary was usually painted with __________.
black accents
whitewash
muted tones
polychrome colors
polychrome colors
Ancient Greek and Roman statues and architecture were, in their original form, painted in vivid polychrome colors. These bright colors, which decorated every aspect of 3D art in antiquity, largely faded by the time of a renewal in interest in classical art, during the eighteenth century. As such, many enlightenment-era figures wished to preserve the "pristine," but inauthentic, look of unpainted marble.
Example Question #76 : Sculpture
Nike Adjusting Her Sandal, from the facade of the Temple of Athena Nike on the Athenian Acropolis, shows a woman, clearly outlined by realistic drapery, leaning to adjust her sandal.
The Nike came from which of the following artistic traditions?
Imperial Rome
Classical Greece
Hellenistic Greece
Medieval Britain
Macedonian Empire
Classical Greece
The piece Nike Adjusting Her Sandal is Classical Greek, as it comes from the temple of Athena Nike on the Athenian Acropolis, built in the fourth century. You can see the proportions of the figure clearly, as well, which is a hallmark of the period.
Example Question #672 : Ap Art History
What was the principle material used by sculptors in the Classical period in Greece?
Iron
Brick
Marble
Clay
Cement
Marble
The key feature of ancient Greek sculpture was the monumental size of most of their pieces, as well as the dramatic depiction of heroes and gods. The statues therefore needed to be made of an extremely sturdy and dependable material. Marble proved the most durable and popular material among ancient Greek sculptors not just for the mentioned reasons, but because of its abundance in Greek lands.
Example Question #77 : Sculpture
During which period of Ancient Greek art did the Greeks begin carving in stone to make sculptures?
The Hellenistic period
The Classical period
The Archaic period
The Protogeometric period
The Geometric period
The Archaic period
The Geometric and Protogeometric were periods of Ancient Greek pottery. Sculpture in Ancient Greece consisted of three periods: the Archaic, the Classical and the Hellenistic periods. The first period of Ancient Greek sculpture, the Archaic period, is known as the period in which the Ancient Greek first began to sculpt and carve in stone.
Example Question #1 : Answering Other Questions About Ancient Grecian And Roman Sculpture
It is often observed that ancient Roman sculpture and architecture was derivative or exactly copied from which ancient civilization's sculpture and architecture?
Ancient Egyptian sculpture and architecture
Mesopotamian sculpture and architecture
Byzantine sculpture and architecture
Ancient Greek sculpture and architecture
None of the other answers is correct.
Ancient Greek sculpture and architecture
If you compare ancient Roman and ancient Greek sculpture and architecture, you will be able to observe that there are an overwhelming amount of similarities. Some scholars have even accused the ancient Romans of being narrow-minded and limited in imagination, due to their reliance on copying ancient Greek art. In fact, many exact copies of ancient Greek sculptures were crafted by the ancient Romans.
Example Question #2 : Answering Other Questions About Ancient Grecian And Roman Sculpture
Religious art was of extreme importance in ancient Roman society and culture. Every ancient Roman temple housed at least one __________, which was an important part of worship.
bust or portraiture of a deity
fountain
sarcophagus
statue of a deity
garden
statue of a deity
Nearly every—if not every—ancient Roman temple housed at least one statue of a deity. Although Roman temples often had many similar characteristics, the divine statues were the most important attribute, as they were to be worshiped and revered. Divine statues were followed closely in importance only by the ancient Roman altar.
Example Question #2 : Answering Other Questions About Ancient Grecian And Roman Sculpture
Both the Anavysos kouros and the "Peplos" kore demonstrate which of the following?
The representation of a god/goddess
The dynamic addition of contrapposto
The prominent use of the archaic smile and stylized hairstyles
The shift toward more lifelike rendering of the human body
The commemoration of a war hero/heroine
The shift toward more lifelike rendering of the human body
In comparison to earlier examples of kouroi and korai, the Anavysos kouros and the "Peplos" kore (both made c. 530 BCE) are much more naturalistic in their depictions of the human body, especially evident in the softer facial features and the more fleshy musculature.
Example Question #3 : Answering Other Questions About Ancient Grecian And Roman Sculpture
The cuirass, or breastplate, of the Augustus of Prima Porta indicates that the subject __________________.
led troops in battle
had divine properties
created artistic schools
pursued scholarly interests
led troops in battle
The breastplate on the Augustus of Prima Porta is a classic Roman cuirass, a specific type of highly decorated armor worn by generals. Augustus’ cuirass depicts a wide range of his military accomplishments, showing his strength as a commander and leader of troops. This more orderly and earthly element is intentionally placed with more divine attributes, such as the sculpture portraying Augustus barefoot.
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Example Question #1 : Answering Other Questions About Ancient Grecian And Roman Sculpture
The work of art shown here was created to serve the purpose of ___________________.
decorating a temple
representing a deity
holding human remains
honoring a political leader
holding human remains
The work shown here is a sarcophagus, an earthenware box built to contain human remains. The Sarcophagus of the Spouses was an Etruscan funerary monument, built to depict the married couple whose cremated remains were forever placed together in the work of art. The Etruscan sculptural tradition was highly influential on Roman sculpture, particularly portraits to honor the deceased.
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