Winged Victory of Brescia

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/winged-victory-of-brescia

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the material composition?A meticulously crafted bronze sculpture, indicative of advanced Roman metallurgical practices
2. When was the statue found?It was discovered in 1826 inside the ruins of the Capitolium in Brescia, Italy.
3. Why does the statue have wings?The wings represent victory and speed, a common symbol in Roman art to celebrate triumph.

Bronze Casting: An ancient metalworking technique used to create sculptures by pouring molten bronze into molds, allowing for intricate detail and durability.
1st Century AD: The period spanning from January 1, 1 AD, to December 31, 100 AD, a significant era in Roman history and art.
Capitolium: A temple dedicated to the Capitoline Triad of Roman gods (Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva), often a central religious and civic building in Roman cities.
Hellenistic Period: The era in ancient Greek history and culture following the death of Alexander the Great, characterized by a fusion of Greek and Eastern influences.