Chapter Thirteen: Classical Art: Greece and Rome  
     
   
     
 

Chapter Thirteen Post-Test

1. What achievements were the Greeks most known for? What were the Romans' most notable achievements?




2. What is humanism? What is rationalism?




3. What were two artistic styles combined in Greek art?




4. What were the four periods of Greek art?




5. How did the Geometric Period get its name?




6. Compare and contrast the black figure pottery with the red figure pottery.




7. Name and describe the characteristics of the three orders of Greek columns.




8. What are the Kouros figures? Kore figures? Describe their artistic conventions.




9. What is another name of the Early Classical period of Greece? Why is this name descriptive of this period?




10. What is the most significant thing about Early Classical sculpture? Give a specific example.




11. What is the canon of proportions?




12. Name and describe the Classical temple dedicated to Athena.




13. What is the S-curve?




14. Why is Hellenistic art different from earlier Greek art?




15. What is the Sarcophagus from Cerveteri?




16. What was the unique contribution of Roman sculpture to the art world? Give a specific example.




17. Explain what the Pont du Gard was and how it worked.




18. Describe the construction of the Roman Coliseum.




19. What is a basilica? What did it look like?

 
 
Click the Check Answers button below to be taken to a printable page of your responses. If you would like to email your responses to your professor, fill out the boxes below, then click the Email button.
 
Student Name:*
Student Email:*  
Professor Name:*  
Professor Email:*  
     
*required
 
 
Check Answers