All of the following statements are true to Roman Emperor Augustus, EXCEPT which one?
A. Augustus was an enthusiastic patron of the arts - he commissioned literature, sculpture, and architecture, and wanted to turn Rome from a city of brick into a "city of marble"
B. The reign of Augustus ushered in an era of peace and stability known as Pax Romana
C. Originally named Octavian, the name "Augustus" was bestowed upon him by the Senate, and it means "the Revered One"
D. Augustus was threatened by Julius Caesar's populist reforms, and led a group of senatorial opponents in Ceasar's assassination
Answer: D. Augustus was threatened by Julius Caesar's populist reforms, and led a group of senatorial opponents in Ceasar's assassination
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How did the Protestant Reformation begin to affect painting and sculpture in the 1520s?
A. Protestants now began to build elaborately decorated churches. B. Zealous Protestants destroyed some works of art. C. The fresco became the dominant expression of Protestant creativity. D. Religious art was commissioned for Protestant homes.
The idea of “art for art’s sake” was born of the Romantic spirit
a. true b. false