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Exam 2 - Roman Terms
Ancient Roman terms for Exam 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Republic | (c. 509 – 30 BCE) This period of art is defined by Greek influence, but with more honesty in age, appearance, and naturalism. |
| empire | (c. 30 BCE – c. 476 CE) Narrative themes, landscapes, paintings, and Roman mythology present. |
| verism | Roman word for 'honesty' or 'truth,' used to describe how Roman sculpture were true to the subject's appearence and age, and idealized bodies less than their Greek inspirations. |
| realism | the quality or fact of representing a person, thing, or situation accurately or in a way that is true to life |
| illusionism | the principle or technique by which artistic representations are made to resemble real objects or to give an appearance of space by the use of perspective, such as a city painted on a wall in order to look like a window. |
| fresco | a painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colors penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries. Considered only for the wealthy, as the materials were expensive. Long-lasting and many still survive today. |
| mosaic | a picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass |
| tesserae | a small block of stone, tile, glass, or other material used in the construction of a mosaic |
| cinnabar | (mineral) bright scarlet to brick-red form of mercury(II) sulfide. Used by the Romans to create incredibly vibrant reds. |
| vermillon | (color) A shade of bright red, created using cinnabar, often used in Roman art. |
| Tyrian purple | A shade of reddish-purple created by crushing a species of seasnail. It was used to dye clothes and because of its tedious process, only associated with the wealthy and/or people of high status. |
| forum | A public space where people gathered to hold important activities or religious ceremonies. |
| Pompeii | A Roman city that was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE Because of the volcanic ash, much of the city has been extremely well preserved and now serves as an extensive archaeological site. |
| Villa of the Mysteries | (c. 60 – 50 BCE) Located in Pompeii, this fresco is identifiable by its bright red background and depiction of many Roman G-ds. |
| Garden fresco of Livia in Primaporta | (c. 30-20 BCE) A room painted to look like the outdoors, likely so people can enjoy nature without being in the hot sun. The scene depict many of the natural fruits and wilderness in the area. |
| Augustus of Primaporta sculpture | (1st century CE) 6'8 tall, Marble sculpture of General Augustus. |
| Trajan’s column | (113 – 116 or after 117 CE) 125' tall with a 635' relief on the side. Depicts and commemorates Trajan's victory in the Dacian wars. |
| Pantheon | (c.118 – 128 CE) Still standing today. Domed roof with an "eye" in the middle to allow sunlight in. Used to appease the G-ds and was previously filled with deity statues. |
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