Compléter GREEK AND ROMAN ART IIIVersion en ligne Roman sculpture and painting par Evora Reguillo Amoros 1 portrait roman self-portrait spanish Greece Roman sculpture was strongly influenced by sculpture . However , the Romans innovated by making sculptures . 2 realism reliefs columns arches Their contrasted with the idealism of the Greeks . The Romans also made numerous , which showed aspects of daily life or the achievements of emperors and armies . 3 realisti symbolic idealistic During the Republic , portraits were 4 realistic gods idealism symbolic At the height of the Empire , sculptors copied Greek and represented the emperors as . 5 idealistic symbolic realistic Later on , sculpture was and solemn , far from realistic . 6 paintings mosaics columns statues Romans decorated the walls and floors of their homes with and . 7 fresco triumphal resco They used painting to create detailed , realistic scenes in vivid colours . 8 landscapes architectural mythological They painted murals of scenes , and everyday life . They also simulated structures to provide depth .