Ancient Roman Art for 1st Graders: Explore Roman Mosaics, Frescoes, and Sculptures

Question 1

What is a fresco?

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A painting on wet plaster

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A sculpture made of marble

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A type of mosaic

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A drawing on canvas

Question 2

True or False: Roman art was influenced by the art of the ancient Greeks.

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True

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False

Question 3

Which Roman emperor is depicted in the famous equestrian statue on the Capitoline Hill?

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Marcus Aurelius

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Augustus

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Constantine

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Julius Caesar

Question 4

What is the difference between a mosaic and a fresco?

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Mosaics are made of tiles, while frescoes are painted directly onto a wall or surface.

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Frescoes are made of stone, while mosaics are made of glass.

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Mosaics are larger than frescoes.

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Frescoes are less colorful than mosaics.

Question 5

What are Roman frescoes made with?

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Water and paint

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Oil and canvas

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Egg tempera and wood

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Acrylics and paper

Question 6

Which of these is a famous Roman sculpture?

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The Venus de Milo

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The David

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The Mona Lisa

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The Thinker

Question 7

True or False: Ancient Roman mosaics were always made with colored glass tiles.

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False

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True

Question 8

What type of ancient Roman art uses small pieces of colored stone or glass to make pictures?

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Mosaic

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Sculpture

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Fresco

Question 9

Which material is NOT used in ancient Roman frescoes?

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Marble

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Paint

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Plaster

Question 10

Which is NOT a characteristic of ancient Roman art?

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Emphasis on strong emotions

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Naturalism

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Use of bright colors

Question 11

What type of ancient Roman art shows a story in pictures on a wall?

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Fresco

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Mosaic

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Sculpture

Question 12

What material were Roman mosaics often made of?

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Colored glass and stone pieces

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Paint

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Metal

Question 13

What is the difference between a relief sculpture and a free-standing sculpture?

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A relief sculpture is carved into a surface, while a free-standing sculpture is not attached to a surface.

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A free-standing sculpture is larger than a relief sculpture.

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A relief sculpture is made of metal, while a free-standing sculpture is made of stone.

Question 14

What was the main purpose of the Colosseum?

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To hold public events and games

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To be the emperor's palace

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To be a temple

Question 15

What was the significance of the Roman aqueducts?

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They provided fresh water to Roman cities

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They were used as a transportation system

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They were used to drain swamps

Question 16

What type of art did the ancient Romans create using small, colored pieces of glass or stone?

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Mosaics

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Frescoes

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Sculptures

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Paintings

Question 17

Which of these famous landmarks is an example of ancient Roman architecture?

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The Colosseum

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The Great Wall of China

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The Egyptian pyramids

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The Statue of Liberty

Question 18

What color was often used in ancient Roman frescoes to represent the sky?

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Blue

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Green

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Red

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Yellow

Question 19

Which of these ancient Roman art forms was commonly found on ceilings?

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Frescoes

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Mosaics

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Sculptures

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Paintings

Question 20

What can the realistic and detailed figures in Roman art tell us about the skill of Roman artists?

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They were highly skilled and had advanced techniques.

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They used simple tools and materials.

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They focused on creating abstract art.

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They had limited artistic freedom.

Question 21

Which of these is a characteristic of Roman portrait sculptures?

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Naturalistic features and expressions

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Symbolic or abstract forms

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Exaggerated movements

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Minimal attention to details

Question 22

What material was mostly used to create ancient Roman frescoes?

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Tempera

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Watercolor

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Acrylic

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Oil

Question 23

Why did the ancient Romans show gods and goddesses in their art?

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To show what they worshipped

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To make their homes look bigger

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To tell stories about heroes

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To scare away evil spirits

Question 24

Which emperor was known for supporting the arts?

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Augustus

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Julius Caesar

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Nero

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Trajan

Question 25

What do we call a painting done on fresh, wet plaster?

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A fresco

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A tempera

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An oil painting

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A watercolor

Question 26

Which material was most commonly used for ancient Roman sculptures?

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Marble

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Bronze

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Gold

Question 27

What is a distinctive feature of ancient Roman sculptures?

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Emphasis on the human form

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Depiction of animals

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Expression of strong emotions

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Use of abstract shapes

Question 28

What kind of art is made with tiny pieces of colorful glass or stone?

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Mosaic

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Sculpture

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Fresco

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Painting

Question 29

What is a fresco?

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A painting made on wet plaster

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A sculpture made of stone

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A picture made with tiny pieces of glass

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A statue made of metal

Question 30

Why did ancient Romans make statues of their important people?

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To show respect and honor them

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To decorate their homes

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To tell stories about their lives

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To scare away enemies

Question 31

What kinds of things are often seen in Roman mosaics?

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Stories from myths and everyday life

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Weird shapes and patterns

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Pictures of famous artists

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Pictures of the Roman countryside

Question 32

Which of these is an example of ancient Roman art?

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A bust of a Roman emperor

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A photo of a modern city

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A drawing of a cartoon character

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A painting of a flower

Question 33

What can Roman mosaics tell us about their lives?

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What they believed in, what they did for fun, and what was important to them.

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Where they were born

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How much money they had

Question 34

If you want to make a picture with small pieces of colored glass, what are you making?

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A mosaic

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A painting

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A sculpture

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A fresco

Question 35

Why do you think ancient Romans made statues of their emperors?

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To show their power and importance

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To give them presents

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To make people laugh

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To make their homes look nice

Question 36

Which type of ancient Roman art uses small pieces of colored glass or stone to create pictures?

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Mosaic

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Carving

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Sculpture

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Painting

Question 37

What materials Roman artists often use to decorate the walls of their buildings?

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Frescoes

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Carvings

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Tapestries

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Statues

Question 38

What kind of Roman sculpture often showed important people like emperors or gods?

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Busts

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Mosaics

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Paintings

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Frescoes

Question 39

Why did Romans make sculptures of their gods and goddesses?

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To honor and worship them

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To tell stories about their lives

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To decorate their homes

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To show their skill in art

Question 40

If you were a Roman artist creating a fresco, what would you paint on?

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Wet plaster

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Canvas

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Paper

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Wood

Question 41

Which of these would you NOT see in ancient Roman art?

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A picture of a modern car

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A scene from a Roman myth

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A portrait of a Roman emperor

Question 42

If you wanted to see a beautiful ancient Roman mosaic, where would you most likely find it?

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A Roman villa or public building

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A school playground

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A modern art museum

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A farmer's market

Question 43

Why is ancient Roman art important to us today?

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It helps us learn about Roman culture and history

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It helps us understand how to make mosaics

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It makes our cities more beautiful

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a type of Roman sculpture?

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A painting of a landscape

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A relief carving on a wall

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A statue of a warrior

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A bust of an emperor

Question 45

Which of these is a type of ancient Roman art that used colorful glass or stone pieces to create images?

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Mosaic

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fresco

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Sculpture

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Painting

Question 46

What type of ancient Roman art was painted directly onto wet plaster walls?

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Fresco

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Vase

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Mosaic

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Statue

Question 47

Which of the following is a famous example of an ancient Roman sculpture?

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Augustus of Primaporta

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David

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Venus de Milo

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Pietà

Question 48

What was a common theme in ancient Roman art?

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Portraits of emperors and important people

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Scenes of everyday life

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Religious subjects

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Abstract designs

Question 49

Which of the following is a characteristic of Roman mosaics?

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They can be small or large, and depict a wide range of subjects.

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They were made of wood or metal.

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They were painted on wood or canvas.

Question 50

What is the purpose of a Roman fresco?

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To decorate walls and tell stories or depict events

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To make mosaics

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To create statues

Question 51

What is a characteristic of Roman portrait sculptures?

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They were often realistic and idealized.

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They were painted with bright colors.

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They were only of emperors and important people.

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They were always made of marble.

Question 52

What type of subject matter was common in Roman relief sculptures?

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Historical events and mythological scenes

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Portraits of everyday people

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Landscapes and animals