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Chapter 9 Etruscan Art. Etruscan Art History Villanovan Period 9th to 8th century BC Comparable to Geometric period in Greece Orientalizing Phase c. 750 BC to 575 BC Etruscans reach height of power
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Chapter 9 Etruscan Art
Etruscan Art History Villanovan Period9th to 8th century BC Comparable to Geometric period in Greece Orientalizing Phasec. 750 BC to 575 BC Etruscans reach height of power Archaic Period Mid 6th to mid 4th century BC Flowering of Etruscan civilization Coincides with Greek Archaic period Strong Greek influence
Pieces you will be responsible for: • Apollo from the Roof of the Portonaccio Temple (Temple of Minerva) • Sarcophagus of the Reclining Couple • Tomb of the Triclinium
Fibula with Orientalizing Lions, Regolini-Galassi Tomb, Cerveteri, Italy, 650-640 BCE, Gold, 1.5”
31. Temple of Minerva and sculpture of Apollo. Master sculptor Vulca. c. 510-500 B.C.E. Original temple of wood, mud brick, or tufa; terra cotta sculpture
Greek vs. Etruscan Temples Similarities Gable roof General design Columns Triangular cornice Differences The Etruscan temple: Rests on tall base, or podium Narrow stairway on south side Steps lead to deep porch Columns only in front Cella divided into three zones Constructed of wood, sun-dried brick and terra-cotta
29. Sarcophagus of the Spouses. Etruscan, c. 520 bce terra cotta
32. Tomb of the Triclinium. Tarquinia, Italy. Etruscan. c. 480-470 B.C.E. Tufa and fresco
Capitoline Wolf, 2’7”, 500-490 BCE, Rome, Hollow-cast bronze,