1. Chapter 9
Etruscan Art

3. Orientalizing Phasec. 750 BC to 575 BC Etruscans reach height of power
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

4. 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

5. Fibula with Orientalizing Lions, Regolini-Galassi Tomb, Cerveteri, Italy, 650-640 BCE, Gold, 1.5”

6. Centaur from Vulci, 590 BCE, 2”, Nenfro (volcanic rock

7. 31. Temple of Minerva and sculpture of Apollo. Master sculptor
Vulca. c B.C.E. Original temple of wood, mud brick, or
tufa; terra cotta sculpture

8. 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

11. 29. Sarcophagus of the Spouses. Etruscan, c. 520 bce terra cotta

12. 32. Tomb of the Triclinium. Tarquinia, Italy. Etruscan. c. 480-470 B.C.E. Tufa and fresco

13. Capitoline Wolf, 2’7”, 500-490 BCE, Rome, Hollow-cast bronze,

14. Chimera of Arezzo (findspot), 4th century BCE, 2’7”, bronze

15. Sarcophagus of Lars Pulena

16. Compare/Contrast Egyptian influence? Greek influence?