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Which of the following statements regarding verism in Roman portrait sculpture is
FALSE?
A
The use of veristic portraiture diminished during the Late
Republic.
B
Verism is a hyper­realistic portrayal of a subject's facial
characteristics.
C
The style of verism originated from Egyptian and Near
Eastern influences.
D
While the subject body would be idealized, the face
would often reveal wrinkles and warts.
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Roman death masks were made of wax, bronze, marble, and terracotta, and were
created _______.
A
from artistic interpretations of the deceased.
B
as ceremonial masks worn by priests at burials.
C
as items to be buried with the deceased.
D
from molds taken of a person at the time of their death.
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Which of the following statements best describes Rome's relationship with Greek
art?
A
Roman art only borrowed from Greek architecture.
B
Rome actively sought to differentiate itself from Greek
art, barely using any Greek elements at all.
C
Roman art only borrowed from Greek sculpture.
D
Roman art borrowed certain details from Greek art, but
adapted those details to their own needs.
E
Roman art sought to faithfully imitate Greek art.
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Because it is lightweight, strong, durable, and can even e used underwater, the
Romans used which building material in their architectural feats?
A
stucco
B
concrete
C
brick
D
wood
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What advantage did the Romans gain when they began using concrete?
A
None of the answers
B
Structures could be constructed less expensively.
C
All of the answers
D
Structures could be constructed more quickly.
E
More complicated shapes could be constructed.
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Fill in the blank. The Pont du Garde is one of the most famous examples of a(n)
______.
A
Etruscan temple
B
Roman aqueduct
C
Greek theater
D
Roman basilica
E
Roman amphitheater