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Which bronze sculpture was created as an illustration of the principles set out in the Canon of Polykleitos?

How did the Roman state facilitate the empire’s development and administration?

The Romans’ tradition of realistic portrait sculpture probably derives from their

Olpe (Pitcher) (Fig. 5-4) is an early example of the technique called

Which period is named for the influence of Egypt, the Near East, and Asia Minor on Greek art?

Which architect described the accomplishments of the Roman builders in his Ten Books of Architecture?

Which term means a city on top of a hill?

Art historian Thomas Strasser identified the subject of the so-called Flotilla Fresco as

Which period is exemplified by the sculpture Man and Centaur (Fig. 5-3)?

In contrast to Egyptian temples, Greek temples encouraged the visitor to