PETERSON CLEP - ANCIENT ROME

Where was the Roman Empire established?

In the Italian Peninsula

What is verism?

The representation of a subject’s exact likeness.

What is another word for verism?

Realism

True or False: Verism did not idealize its subjects, and it showed their imperfections.

True

What was Roman idealism?

an artistic style that combined realism and Greek idealism

What were most Roman buildings made of?

Concrete

Which vault has a ceiling and parallel walls?

Barrel vault

What is the groin vault?

Vault formed by two barrel vaults intersecting at right angles.

What is an ornamental style mural?

Decorative murals focusing on ornate, colorful, decorative scenes.

What are forums?

City centers that contained markets, temples, and monuments.

What was the Pantheon?

Temple built to honor Mars and Venus

What is a rotunda?

circular room topped with a massive hemispherical dome

Which Roman emperor reestablished the single authority of one ruler?

Constantine

What is spolia?

The reuse of building material or decoration for new monuments.

What was the official religion of Rome under Constantine?

Christianity