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notis

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How does the Roman sculpture of Augustus of Primaporta differ from the work to which it is indebted, the Doryphoros (The Spear Bearer) by Polyclitus of Greece?
 
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What two types of structures were the Romans' major architectural contributions? What two building material did they use to create these structures?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Although its pose resembles that of the athlete Doryphoros, the sculpture of Augustus of Primavera represents a great military ruler idealized as a near deity.

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Answer: The Romans perfected the arch and the dome, and they developed the use of concrete as a building material.


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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