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Art of the Roman Empire
Art For Art’s Sake?
Art For Rome’s Sake
Why Study Roman Art?
• The Romans were an extremely clever
and inventive people. They came up
with many important engineering and
artistic feats.
• The innovations of Roman architects
and artists remain with us today.
• The work of the artists and architects
provides unique insights into the
culture and values of the Romans.
• We can also reflect on the values of
our culture that are reflected in our Art
and Architecture
Relief Sculpture
Relief Sculpture
Public Buildings
Portraiture
– Idealism Vs. Verism
A Simple Question: Which one of the statues below is in the idealistic style
and which is in the veristic style? What are the features of each that support
your answer?
Alexander the Great
* Idealised
* Well-proportioned
* Curly Hair
* God-like serenity
The Emperor Titus
* Realistic / Veristic
* Chubby & double-chin
* Balding
* Not god-like
Rome: Engineering an Empire
5 Key Events in
Roman History
5 Key Places /
Buildings in Rome
5 Key People /
Emperors
5 Roman Cultural
Achievements
Idealism
Verism
Art Work 1