Ancient Roman Art and Architecture

A collection of flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to Ancient Roman art and architecture.

FICORONI CISTA

A bronze container from 350-300 BCE, height 2'6-1/4" (78.6 cm), located in Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia, Rome.

PORTA AUGUSTA

An ancient gate in Perugia, Italy, dating from the 3rd-2nd century BCE.

HADRIAN'S WALL

A defensive fortification in Britain built during the Roman Empire.

ETRUSCAN TEMPLE

Architectural style based on Vitruvius's descriptions, characteristic of Etruscan culture.

APOLLO SCULPTURE

A painted terra cotta statue by Master Sculptor Vulca, c. 510-500 BCE, located in Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia, Rome.

LIBRARY OF CELSUS

A library in Ephesus, modern Turkey, built in 135 CE, noted for its architectural detail.

ELEMENTS OF ARCHITECTURE

Various components of Roman architectural orders including capitals, architraves, and cornices.

TOMB OF HUNTING AND FISHING

A late 6th century BCE tomb located in Tarquinia, Italy.

ARA PACIS AUGUSTAE

Altar of Augustan Peace built in Rome between 13-9 BCE, notable for its marble reliefs.

COLUMN OF TRAJAN

A monumental column in Rome completed in 113-116 CE, celebrated for its extensive relief carvings.

PANTHEON

A temple in Rome, built c. 110-128 CE, known for its massive dome and oculus.

BASILICA OF MAXENTIUS AND CONSTANTINE

A large and significant basilica in Rome built between 306-313 CE.

ARCH OF CONSTANTINE

A triumphal arch in Rome constructed between 312-315 CE, commemorating Constantine's victory.

DENARIUS

A silver coin featuring the portrait of Julius Caesar dated to 44 BCE.

FLAVIAN AMPHITHEATER (COLOSSEUM)

A large amphitheater in Rome built between 70-80 CE, known for its architectural innovation.