Art History Roman/Greek Crossword
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
 
 
Down: 1) Considered the best preserved building from ancient Rome and was completed in c. 125 CE in the reign of Hadrian. Its magnificent dome is a lasting testimony to the genius of Roman architects and as the building stands virtually intact.3) A sculpture of a persons head, shoulders and chest.4) Roman wall paintings in homes where pigment was applied to wet plaster. They were considered a sign of class and wealth during this era.6) Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.7) The time period during ancient Greek times between the death of Alexander the Great through the defeat of Anthony and Cleopatra.During this time Greek art and culture flourished.8) The artist represented subjects as they truly were.10) The temple of Athena Parthenos on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Regarded as the finest Doric style temple.12) Artists represented their subjects as perfect, rather than how they truly were. Across: 2) Relating to a classical order of architecture characterized by a column with scroll shapes on either side of the capital.5) A symmetrical arrangement of the human figure that was considered to represent the subject at his/her best, contrasting lines of arms/shoulders, balanced lines for hips/legs.9) A term used to describe where sculpted elements are attached to solid background of the same material.11) A style of vase painting developed in ancient Greece characterized by silhouetted figures on a red clay background.13) Relating to a classical order of architecture characterized by a sturdy, fluted column and a thick, square abacus.14) Belonging or relating to the city of Corinth. A style of pillar popular in Greek-Roman times.15) A broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially near the ceiling.
 

 

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