Etruscan and Roman Art Flashcards
Julius Caesar ruled during which period
Republic
Augustus ruled during which period
Early Empire
Marcus Aurelius ruled during which period
High Empire
Caracalla ruled during which period
Late Empire
An elongated or continuous semicircular vault, shaped like a half-cylinder.
Barrel Vault
The interiors of Etruscan tombs were constructed to resemble what?
Domestic dwellings
Who is considered the first Christian Emperor?
Constantine
A(n) ____________ portrait shows the person on horseback.
Equestrian
The highly realistic carving depicting a figure in a “warts and all” style of representation, dates to which Roman period?
Republic
Emphasized the power of Rome as embodied by the emperor, with the use of imperial portraiture as political propaganda. Images are youthful, strong and idealized to reflect the Pax Romana
Augustan Period
This period emphasized blunt, naturalistic renderings of politicians important to Roman society. Sculpture preserved a person’s image for posterity, serving as a record of distinct features for genealogical purposes.
Republican Period
Romans lost their interest in naturalistic depictions, with more simplified, geometric forms being favored. Art and sculpture sees basic human proportions being disregarded.
Late Empire
Art produced during this period was highly political, as emperors found it difficult to maintain order on the expanding frontiers of the empire. With Imperial authority being questioned, art was used to promote the authority of the Emperor in the times of troubled political power and chaos.
High Empire
Highly realistic optical illusion of three-dimensional space and objects on a two-dimensional surface
Tromp l’oeil
During the __________ period, art was strongly connected to religion and belief in the afterlife.
Etruscan
