The Arch of Constantine, Roman Mold-Blown Glass, and Gem Carving Flashcards
Why were Arches built?
They were built to commemorate victories in battle.
What was special about Constantine’s Arch?
He took parts of other emperor’s arches and put them on his own.
How is a Mold-Blown Glass piece made?
You get a mold and pour molten glass into it, you take it out and put it on another metal rod, you reheat it, and finally you make your last adjustments.
How is Gem Carving started?
A large gem is broken into smaller parts and the piece with the desired attributes for the project is chosen.
How can you intensifies a gem’s color?
You can heat it or put it in certain chemical solutions.
How are engravings done in gems?
A specific solution is used to reduce unnecessary carving and very small-tipped drills are used to carve very fine details.
