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how did scultpures look different in ancient rome?
they were painted, not all white
How did statues change over time?
They started realistic and got more stylized
What happened to many roman statues?
they were broken down and used as building material
what does lithos sarkophagos mean?
flesh eating stone
who was buried in sarcophagi?
The richest romans
How were sarcophagi decorated?
With religious illustrations as well as illustrations relating to the subjects life and occupation
What was one of the most common engraved scenes on sarcophagi?
the labors of hercules
What is the story of Niobe?
A myth where a woman turns to stone after her 14 children are all murdered.
What kind of painting is a fresco?
Painting directly onto wet plaster, So it fuses with the wall.
Why dont we have many roman frescoes today?
They were less durable, and most of them were destroyed
What is the villa of the mysteries?
A villa with multiple well preserved frescoes
What is a mystery cult?
A secret religious cult that was only known to the members
What were the common subjects of frescoes?
Scenes from nature or portraits of people
What is a mosaic?
A picture made of colored tiles
What are colored tiles that make up mosaics called?
tesserae
Where did romans put mosaics?
On the walls and floors of official buildings and wealthy residences
