Question

Which statement describes a technique that painters during the Pax Romana used to depict figures?

A. Artists placed figures in stiff, compact poses.

B. Artists used exaggerated proportions in figures.

C. Artists added shading to give figures a sense of form.

Answer 1

Which phrase is a correct description of the true fresco technique?

A. applying paint to a wet plaster wall

B. applying a mixture of paint and adhesive to a marble wall

C. applying paint mixed with marble dust to a dry plaster wall

Answer 2

Which term refers to the tiny pieces that make up a mosaic?

A. tesserae

B. chips

C. grout

Answer 3

C. Artists added shading to give figures a sense of form.

During the Pax Romana, artists employed techniques such as chiaroscuro (the use of strong contrasts between light and dark) to create volume and depth in their figures, giving them a more lifelike appearance.

Answer 4

A. applying paint to a wet plaster wall

The true fresco technique, known as "buon fresco," involves applying water-based pigments to freshly applied wet plaster. As the plaster dries, it absorbs the paint, resulting in a long-lasting and integral artwork.

Answer 5

A. tesserae

The term "tesserae" refers to the tiny pieces, often made of glass, stone, or other materials, that are used to create a mosaic.