One of the major developments during the Roman Empire was portraiture. Though the idea of creating a portrait of an actual person wasn’t new, it’s use grew. What is the MOST likely reason for this increase in the use of portraiture?

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Death masks became more popular during this time.

Death masks became more popular during this time.

Portraits of leaders were new to this time period.

Portraits of leaders were new to this time period.

There was a greater emphasis on the individual in Roman society.

There was a greater emphasis on the individual in Roman society.

Portrait busts were easier to construct during this time period.

Answer 1

The MOST likely reason for the increase in the use of portraiture during the Roman Empire is:

There was a greater emphasis on the individual in Roman society.

This emphasis on individualism was reflected in the art and culture of the time, leading to a proliferation of realistic portraits that celebrated individual features and characteristics.

Answer 2

Your classmate Katie is giving a presentation about Trajan’s Column. She mentions many bits of information she found on the internet about this historical relief. What does she mention that is NOT correct about this type of artwork?

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There is text along with the relief images.

There is text along with the relief images.

This column is almost 100 feet in height.

This column is almost 100 feet in height.

A narrative relief winds up around the column.

A narrative relief winds up around the column.

The narrative describes the emperor’s campaigns against the Dacians.