Exam 1: Rome Flashcards
What time frame does the Romans fall?
509 B.C - 400 A.D
What time frame does the Etruscans fall?
800 B.C - 400 B.C
How do we have knowledge of the Etruscans?
We have no records, but we use cave paintings for all our information.
Who were Etruscans eventually contoured over?
The Romans
What were the Etruscans known for?
Tabenna
- A rounded mantel with curved edges. This leads us to the toga.
What happens 509 B.C?
War breaks out between Etruscans and Romans.
What time frame is the Roman Republic?
509 B.C. - 27 A.D
What time frame is the Roman Empire?
27 A.D - 400 A.D
Who became the leader of the Roman Empire/ Republic?
Julius Caesar
Who Killed Julius Caesar and what age was he when he died?
He was killed by his nephew Augustus at the age of 44
Why did the Roman Empire decline?
- Emperors
- Military Anarchy
- Civil War
- Money!
Who took over Rome?
The migration of German tribes in search of land
Constentien is going to establish what?
Constantinople. Which split Rome into 2. EAST and WEST.
AKA the Byzantine Empire
The Romans put what type of Architecture everywhere in Rome?
Columns and Capitols
An arched ceiling of masonry, brick, or wood, is called what?
A Vault
What was Roman Concrete made up of?
Sand, Lime, Water, and Aggregate
A structure designed to bring water from a distance source, is called what?
Aqueduct
The supreme example of Romes structural ingenuity, was what?
The Patheon
- Dome: 142 wide/ 142 high
Often considered to be the most beautiful building
A long building with narrow sides aisles with a wide central aisle, is called a what?
Basilica
covered with massive columns and pillars
A structure important to entertainment, is what?
The Colosseum.
- the largest Roman Amphitheater
- 600 ft end-end
- -seated 50, 000 people
Who was the first person to infuse architecture and landscape?
Handrin
What is a Frescos?
A mural painted on plaster
What is a Mosaic?
Pictures created from small pieces of colored stone
What piece of clothing resembles a modern hooded poncho?
Birrus or Burros
no front opening… just slips on over head
A large white or purple cloak, is called what?
Paludamentum
- worn by emperors or generals
A variant on the tunic, is called what?
Dalmatic
- is fuller than Roman Empire tunic
- has wide sleeves
The lion cloth for the female, is called what?
Subliguria
A band of fabric that supports the breasts, is called what?
Strophium
The Romans were the first to develop what type of fabric?
The 1st BLEND.
aka multi fabrics in one sheet
What color identifies royalty in Roman culture?
Purple
Romans were the first to develop “ready to wear” clothing.
True or False?
True
What is a Subligar?
The Roman lion cloth for men
A short sleeved T-shaped cloth that ends above the knee, is called what?
A Tunic
An elliptically draped mantel, is called what?
A Toga
only worn by Roman men
A broad purple band on tunics that marked the senators, was called a what?
A Clavi or Clavus
noble men would wear these
A heavy wool cloak, is called what?
A Paenula
- semi- circular in shape
- closes in the front
A rectangular piece of fabric, is called what?
A Lacerna
- rounded comers
- Has a hood
This is similar to the Chiton, but has two layers. Both of the layers go to the ankle, what is piece of clothing called?
A Tunic
What is a Palla?
A draped shawl
worn over outer tunic
What is a Stola?
A dress suspended from 2 straps
A woolen band used to bind the hair of a woman, is called what?
A Vitta
A distinctive hair style used by women when their husbands become “ mater families”, is called what?
The Titulus (the hair is drawn up into a cone shape)
This headdress is worn by widowed women instead of a Palla, what is this called?
The Rincinium
Most likely dark in color
Men who wanted to appear more youthful would do what?
Dye their hair
Was it popular to have breads for men?
In the Republic… YES
In the Empire… NO (clean shaven was the norm)
Was it popular for women to dye their hair?
Yes. Women desire blonde hair and bleach it.
What was a Solae?
Sandals.
Both men and women wore them.
What was a Soccus?
Boots or slipper like shoes that reached to the ankle.
Woman got all kinds of jewelry in Roman times, did men wear jewelry?
Yes. BUT they only wore rings
What was the ultimate makeup look for Roman women?
They wanted ..
- white skin
- tinted lips
- dark eyebrows
Did men wear cosmetics?
Yes.
-They would paint their face.
OR
- put pieces of fabric over imperfections with paste
