The following is a lesson on Roman Art. The lesson has
follow-up questions and additional links are included for more study
and illustrations.
Roman Sculpture
Roman art is closely tied to Greek Art.
Both did most of their sculptures in marble. In fact, much of the Greek Art
survives because it was copied by the Romans. Yet, Romans had their own
style which they brought to their art. The Greeks were famous for their
idealistic portrayal of people. They attempted to capture the youthful person. The Romans are know for their realism. Most of
their sculptures were of the rich, famous, and powerful of Rome. The
portraits of famous people show every blemish and wart. They wanted to
recreate what the person looked like in real life, instead of trying to show the
ideal look.
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Questions to Consider
Facts:
1) What type of materials did the Romans use in their sculpture?
2) Who were the subjects of most Roman sculptures?
3) What was one of the most famous inventions of Roman
Architecture?
Explore:
4) Which sculptures do you like better, the Greek or the
Roman? Why?
Analyze:
5) How does the sculpture of the Romans reflect their culture?
6) How important was the invention of the arch? What
affect did it have on later generations?
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