The art of Ancient Greeks and Romans

Question 1

4 periods of Ancient Greek Art

Answer 1

• Geometric
• Archaic
• Classical
• Hellenistic

Question 2

Human forms as well as those of animals were somewhat uncommon, but when they appeared in artworks, they exhibited ________________________.

Answer 2

geometric characteristics

Question 3

Ancient Greek vessels for mixing wine and water

Answer 3

Kraters

Question 4

This period in Greek art history is known for its pottery, with kraters and amphoras.

Answer 4

Geometric period

Question 5

Two-handled jars with a narrow neck used for storing oils or wine.

Answer 5

Amphoras

Question 6

Art in Geometric period confined itself largely to depictions and repetitions of lines, shapes, and patterns; a characteristics of the ____________.

Answer 6

horror vacui

Question 7

Kourus became ubiquitous during the ________________.

Answer 7

Archaic period

Question 8

They were created as ornaments of religious structures or as immortal reminders of the qualities of a dead person.

Answer 8

Kouros

Question 9

Statues in Archaic period were influenced by ancient Egyptian sculptures; however, Kouros statues are less stiff than the Egyptian version. True or False?

Answer 9

True

Question 10

The central maxim in Classical Greek culture was portrayed in the saying, “_________________________________.”

Answer 10

Man is the measure of all things

Question 11

Many experts believe that it was during this time that the Greeks reached the peak of their artistry and craftsmanship.

Answer 11

Classical period

Question 12

Greek artists specifically discovered several ratios, such as the well-known _________, that served as their guides in proportions in their work.

Answer 12

Golden ratio

Question 13

One of the major characteristics of statues of the Classical period was the _________< a position wherein the human form follows an S-curved shape.

Answer 13

Contrapposto

Question 14

One of the favorite motifs in Classical Greek sculpture.

Answer 14

Nude athletes

Question 15

Why did Greeks use ratios of nature in architecture?

Answer 15

To make sure that their structures were in unison with their environment

Question 16

Slightly decreasing in diameter on the way to the top of the column, which results in a delicate convex curve in every column.

Answer 16

Entasis technique

Question 17

The very structured system of proportions in Classical Greek architecture was developed according to three styles or orders. These are?

Answer 17

• Doric
• Ionic
• Corinthian

Question 18

FILL IN THE BLANKS!!!!
Each order consists of upright supports called (1)___________. Each column was composed of (2)____, (3)______, and (4)______ or (5)________. The columns supported the entablature composed of the (6)____________, the (7)__________, and the (8)__________.

Answer 18

(1) Columns (2) base (3) shaft (4) capital (5) crown (6) architrave (7) frieze (8) cornice

Question 19

The oldest, most massive, but simplest order.

Answer 19

Doric

Question 20

It featured a circular capital with a square on top.

Answer 20

Doric columns

Question 21

Was sculpted with flutes or concave curves, is plain and has no base.

Answer 21

Shaft

Question 22

Vertically channeled tablets

Answer 22

triglyphs

Question 23

Architectural elements that fill the space between triglyphs

Answer 23

metopes

Question 24

The cornice is perfectly straight. True or False?

Answer 24

False, it’s slant.

Question 25

Its capitals feature volutes or scrolls, and the shafts are taller and appear slenderer than Doric shafts.

Answer 25

Ionic order

Question 26

Out of the three orders, it is the most ornate.

Answer 26

Corinthian

Question 27

Corinthian cornices are flat. True or False?

Answer 27

True

Question 28

Works of art from the _________ became more emotional; they displayed more dramatic movements.

Answer 28

Hellenistic age

Question 29

While their art was largely borrowed, the Romans expressed and reflected in them their ___________ and ______________.

Answer 29

originality and practical spirit

Question 30

When Rome conquered Greece in _________, the Romans were immediately inspired by Greek art.

Answer 30

146 B.C.

Question 31

Greatest contribution of the Romans to art history

Answer 31

Architecture

Question 32

One of the virtues of the Romans

Answer 32

originality

Question 32

A modification of the Doric column, which had smaller capital and a leaner shaft without flutes.

Answer 32

Tuscan column

Question 33

The Roman builders rapidly discovered new materials such as:

Answer 33

• colored varieties of marble
• white limestone
• concrete rubble
• stucco
• brick

Question 34

4 types of Roman sculpture

Answer 34

• Historical reliefs
• Statues and busts
• Funerary sculptures
• imitations of works by ancient Greek artists

Question 34

Extended arches, usually forming a roof or ceiling

Answer 34

Vault

Question 35

These works of art were created primarily to impress the public, as well as to display Rome’s power and splendor.

Answer 35

Roman sculpture

Question 36

This was one of their ways of telling their young about Rome’s glorious past.

Answer 36

Roman paintings

Question 37

These art forms were used to embellish walls and floors in some temples and homes.

Answer 37

Roman mosaics

Question 38

These were common across the empire, indicating how important or popular they were.

Answer 38

Floor mosaics