Exercise for "Roman Painting"

 

Roman Painting

 

 

This exercise created by Valerie Johnson.

Examine a Roman Painting

When reading and writing about art, one often comes across words that are used in everyday speech. In discussing art, however, these words take on specialized meanings. Look up the following terms on the Art-Lex website in order to increase your comprehension. Once you have identified these terms, you will be prepared to explore the Examine a Roman Painting website and take the "Painting Quiz" linked below.

Allusion

Context

Excavation

Formal Analysis

Gesture

Mantle

Pigment

Portrait

Vehicle

 

Now you are ready to take the Painting Quiz.