Chapter 6: Etruscan Art Lesson 3: Later Etruscan

Warm-up Ch.6 L4 Etruscan Art Respond to the following: Identify the following for each image: 1.Title 2.Period 3.Medium 4.Figures/narrative 5.Significance Obj: SWBAT analyze Etruscan art by describing the western (Greek) and Eastern (Egypt) influences. Quiz on Chapter 6 and Cue Cards due Today Image #1 Image #2

A RCHAIC P ERIOD Sarcophagus with reclining couple, Cerveteri, Italy, ca. 520 B.C.E. Medium/materials: Terracotta (baked clay) Scale/size: 45 ½ inches Subjects (narrative): Elite couple reclining while taking part in a banquet Originally had food and perfume in hands

A RCHAIC P ERIOD Sarcophagus with reclining couple, Cerveteri, Italy, ca. 520 B.C.E. Function & significance: Function: funerary, sarcophogus of a husband & wife, contained ashes (most common burial practice) Shows the “Audacity” of Etruscan women—their independent spirit, higher status, and attendance of public events

Flashcard Apulu (Apollo)

Announcements: 1st quarter Grades Due Friday Oct 24 th Take out HW assignment on Etruscan Archaic art HW: Read Pg Quiz on Chapter 6 and Cue Cards due Monday 10/27 Announcements: 1st quarter Grades Due Friday Oct 24 th Take out HW assignment on Etruscan Archaic art HW: Read Pg Quiz on Chapter 6 and Cue Cards due Monday 10/27 Agenda: Warm-up Announcements and Reminders Quiz Review Etruscan Art Notes Agenda: Warm-up Announcements and Reminders Quiz Review Etruscan Art Notes Office Hours Tuesday 3:00-4:00 Thursday 3:00-4:00 Office Hours Tuesday 3:00-4:00 Thursday 3:00-4:00

E TRUSCAN A RCHAIC A RT H OMEWORK Apulu of Veii 1. To what extent is Greek influence found in the Etruscan work? To what extent is it missing? Capitoline Wolf 2. What is the narrative and significance of this work?

Etruscan Art

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Tomb of the Triclinium, Tarquinia, Italy ca BCE

A RCHAIC P ERIOD Tomb of the Triclinium, Tarquinia, Italy, ca BCE Medium: Wall Painting Subject/Narrative: banqueters enjoying a dinner party The dancers and musicians, together with the feasting, suggest the overall friendly tone of the Etruscan funeral. funerals were often accompanied by games,

A RCHAIC P ERIOD Barbiton player on the left wall (detail), Tomb of the Triclinium, Subject/Narrative: banqueters enjoying a dinner party The dancers and musicians, together with the feasting, suggest the overall friendly tone of the Etruscan funeral. funerals were often accompanied by games

A RCHAIC P ERIOD Barbiton player on the left wall (detail), Tomb of the Triclinium, Subject/Narrative: banqueters enjoying a dinner party The dancers and musicians, together with the feasting, suggest the overall friendly tone of the Etruscan funeral. funerals were often accompanied by games

A RCHAIC P ERIOD Tomb of the Triclinium, Tarquinia, Italy, ca BCE Stylistic Characteristics Common conventions of gender typing—the skin of females is light in color, male skin is tinted a darker tone of orange-brown. Composite view--Figures heads in profile, bodies are forward

A RCHAIC P ERIOD Tomb of the Triclinium, Tarquinia, Italy, ca BCE Function & Significance Tomb (funerary), subterranean rock-cut chambers Contains grave goods or offerings reinforce the socio-economic position of the deceased person indications of wealth and civic achievements, public offices

C HECK FOR UNDERSTANDING How is this work similar to the Egyptians? (Think about the function, items placed inside, what the location indicates about the individuals)

Capitoline Wolf from Rome, Italy ca B.C.E. bronze 31 1/2 in. high

C LASSICAL P ERIOD Capitoline Wolf, Rome, Italy ca B.C.E. Context: 509 BCE the Romans expel Etruscan kings and replace it with Republican government Etruscan prosperity ends, their elaborate tombs and metal works become fewer

C LASSICAL P ERIOD Capitoline Wolf, Rome, Italy ca B.C.E. Medium: Bronze Subject/Narrative: She-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus after they were abandoned In adulthood Romulus killed remus and became founder and King of Rome in 753 BCE The twins were likely added during the Renaissance (nearly 1,000 years later)

C LASSICAL P ERIOD Capitoline Wolf, Rome, Italy ca B.C.E. Stylistic Characteristics Wolf has a tense body, gaunt ribs, taunt powerful legs Glaring eyes, alert ears, lowered head, bared teeth = intensity and a fierce, protective beast

C LASSICAL P ERIOD Capitoline Wolf, Rome, Italy ca B.C.E. Function & Significance: Made for the new government the Roman Republic Symbol of the founding of Rome

E XIT S LIP Describe the western (Greek) and Eastern (Egypt) stylistic influences in Etruscan Art.