Module 3.2: Roman Sculpture Flashcards
1
Q
When is Laocoon and His Sons believed to have been sculpted?
A
Around 200BCE in the Greek city of Pergamon.
2
Q
What does Laocoon and his sons depict?
A
It is based on classical mythology; it shows Laocoon, a priest, and his two sons being attacked by sea serpents sent by a God.
3
Q
What period is Laocoon and his sons from?
A
The Hellenistic period.
4
Q
What does the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius depict?
A
Emperor Aurelius elegantly mounted atop a horse while participating in a public ritual or ceremony.
5
Q
How big is the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius?
A
4.24m tall and 1000kg heavy.
6
Q
Why was the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius believed to have been built?
A
To honour his triumph over the Germanic tribes in 176AD or to honour his death in 180AD.
