6.5 Flashcards
Define Greco-Roman culture
An ancient culture that developed from a blending of Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman cultures, also known as classical civilization.
Difference between roman fine arts and Greeks
Greek: known for beauty and idealization
Roman: realistic portraits in stone practical in purpose and intended for public education.
What kind of art did the romans develop during the reign of Augustus
Bas-relief: images projected from a flat background to tell stories.
Mosaics: pictures or designs made by small pieces of glass, stone or tile.
Painting: frescoes: large murals.
What greek aspect influence roman learning and literature
Stoicism, the philosophy of the greek teacher Zeno.
What did stoicism encourage
Virtue,duty, moderation, and endurance.
Who was Virgil and what did he do
He was a roman poet who spent ten years writing one of the most famous latin literature the Aeneid.
What did the poet Ovid write
Light witty poetry.
Tacitus
Roman historian who presented facts accurately and concerned about Roman’s lack of morality. Wrote about good and bad of imperial rome.
Architecture in rome
The arch, the dome and concrete built spectacular structures such as the Colosseum.
Define aqueducts
Brought water into cities and towns
Technological marvels of rome
Roads
Who was the colosseum built buy
Started by emperor Vespian and completed by his sons Titus and domitian.
What were standards of justice influenced by
Teachings of stoic philosophers
Principles of Roman law:
Equal treatment under law.
Considered innocent until proven guilty
Burden of proof rested with a user rather than accused.
Punished only for actions not thoughts.
Law that seemed unfair could be set aside.
