Quick quiz

Terracotta Portrait Bust of a Roman Emperor

4 questions · click an answer to see how you did.

  1. 1. What is this bust made of?

    💡 Think about what 'terracotta' means.

  2. 2. Where was this bust made?

    💡 It's a city in Italy.

  3. 3. Why was the bust originally painted dark brown with gold spots?

    💡 The paint was meant to imitate a different material.

  4. 4. Look closely at the bust. What do you notice about its surface now?

    💡 Think about what happened to the paint over time.

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