Chapter 6 - Etruscan and Roman Art

How do the relief carvings of the Arch of Constantine demonstrate a stylistic shift in the art of the fourth century?

a two-dimensional, hierarchical approach to representation

What did Constantine issue in 313 CE that became a model of religious tolerance?

Edict of Milan

What medium demonstrates exceptional technical skill in the Etruscans' production of large-scale sculpture?

terra cotta

Which part of their temples did the Etruscans decorate with sculpture, in contrast to Greek architectural plans?

roof

The Romans' tradition of realistic portrait sculpture probably derives from their...

veneration of deceased ancestors

Which cultural influence can be seen in the dramatic action of the Gemma Augustea?

Hellenistic

The wall paintings in the House of the Vettii...

resemble framed pictures hung on the wall

The biggest problem with concrete is...

it deteriorates when exposed to moisture

What is a slow-drying type of plaster that can be modeled and carved?

stucco

Which architect described the accomplishments of the Roman builders in his Ten Books of Architecture?

Vitruvius