Roman art

The ancient Romans were well-known for their impressive art and architectural feats. Sculptural portraits of famous rulers, gods/goddesses and other important cultural figures pepper this ancient civilisation's art history, while buildings including the Pantheon have become iconic reminders of Roman glory.

Neoclassical art rejected the complexity of Rococo and Baroque art, instead favoring the symmetry, harmony, and proportions of classical antiquity.

Heroes are often associated with bravery and virtue. Those in ancient Greek and Roman history are among the biggest names in heroism.

Roman painting is just as alive (and inspiring) today as it was thousands of years ago. Learn all about roman fresco paintings and their influence on art!

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Krater (mid - 5th Century BC) may be viewed at the Saint Louis Art Museum. Left, Teacher sample drawing of Greek pottery. Right, A second sample of the assignment using a portrait design typically found on Greek pottery. Type of Lesson Plan: Object-based Lesson Plan/Reading Comprehension (Integrated Studies) Topic: Greek/Roman pottery design Goals: Students identify design and pattern common to ancient Greek pottery. Students participate in meaningful drawing activities that reflect their…

Below is a charming selection of six images of Greek Gods including Lemnian Athena, Hera, Apollo and Daphne, Nike, Hermes, and Eros.

Figures admiring Roman ruins

Hermes/Mercury- god of trickery, messengers, thieves, trade, travelers and athletes. A herald of the gods and a guide to the Underworld. Also the inventor of the lyre and fire. Born the son of Zeus and the Pleiade Maia, he was born in a cave on Mt. Kyllini/Cyllene and showed himself to be a thief and a trickster from an early age. On the day of his birth he slipped away from his mother, came across a tortoise, killed it and with reeds turned its shell into the first lyre. Next he went to…

Vincenzo Ferrari Neoptolemus kills Polyxena 18th century. Parma National gallery