ART - LESSON 3

Roman Legions

Roman Legions

Well-disciplined and highly organized military units crucial in the Roman conquests.

Roman Conquests

Expansion of Roman territories through military campaigns motivated by wealth, resources, and strategic advantage.

Spread of Roman Civilization

Inclusion of diverse cultures and peoples under Roman rule, leading to the dissemination of Roman culture, law, and civilization.

Roman Art in Republican Rome

Art produced in service of the state, depicting public sacrifices, military victories, and portraying the collective goals of the Republic.

Roman Art in Imperial Rome

Art that glorified the ruler and his family, often hearkening back to Classical art and featuring larger-than-life depictions.

Roman Jewelry

Adornments made of precious stones symbolizing wealth and status, sometimes buried with individuals for their use in the afterlife.

Roman Pottery

Fine wares known as terra sigillata characterized by red-colored pottery with glossy surface slips, popular in Italy and Gaul.

Roman Painting

Lavishly painted interiors with natural earth colors, depicting portraits, mythology, flora, fauna, and scenes from daily life.

Roman Mosaics

Artworks made with small squares of marble, tile, or glass, depicting various subjects like mythology, gladiator contests, and realistic portraits.

Roman Sculpture

Blending idealized perfection with realism, using marble and bronze to create sculptures of political figures, gods, emperors, and heroes.

Roman Architecture

Continuing Greek architectural styles, favoring marble for state-funded projects, and notable for structures like arches, columns, and monuments.

Roman Theatre

Flourishing during the Republic, with plays reflecting discipline, economy, and loyalty, contrasting with the Empire where drama was abandoned due to other priorities.

Roman Festivals

Official religious celebrations like Ludi Romani honoring Jupiter, featuring various performances, including tragedies and comedies.

Roman Playwrights

Notable figures like Livius Andronicus, Naevius, and Plautus in comedy, and Ennius, Ocuvius, and Accius in tragedy, contributing to Roman literature and theater.

Special Treatment in Rome

In Rome, it was inevitable for some individuals to receive special treatment.

Popular Performers in Late Rome

Tightrope walkers, trapeze artists, jugglers, sword-swallowers, fire-eaters, and dancers were the most popular performers in late Rome.

Entertainment Forms from Rome

Various forms of entertainment originated from Rome.

Acting Style in Tragedy and Comedy

Delivery in tragedy was slow, stately, and declamatory, while delivery in comedy was conversational.

Proficiency in Performing Arts

Actors needed proficiency in speaking, singing, and dancing.

Movement in Tragedy and Comedy

Movement in tragedy was slow and dignified, while movement in comedy was lively.

Gestures and Movement

Gestures and movement were considered enlarged in Roman performances.

Specialization in Dramatic Forms

Actors specialized in either tragedy or comedy.

Transition in Acting

If an actor started with tragedy, their subsequent plays would also be tragedies.

Masks in Mime

Actors in mime performances did not use masks.