WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select the true statement about the arts in ancient Rome.
A
Mosaics, sculpture, and paintings are displayed on buildings.
B
They had beautiful architecture, but no other art forms.
C
There was no art in ancient Rome.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Roman art is a mixture of paintings, sculptures, mosaics, and buildings. Many people think that the Roman’s copied the Greeks. In fact, the Romans created a style of art that used Greek, Etruscan and Egyptian to make new art – Roman art.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the Roman world, artworks were displayed in a variety of contexts, ranging from public buildings such as theaters, amphitheaters, libraries, and bath complexes, to religious settings including sanctuaries and temples.

Detailed explanation-3: -These mosaics have proven invaluable for today’s study of ancient life, providing glimpses into the past of how Romans dressed, what they ate, how they understood their surroundings, and what they found to be important.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mosaics were symbols of wealth and status. Blending art and home décor, Roman mosaics were commissioned to adorn and impress guests inside private homes and villas.

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