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Chapter 9 Etruscan Art
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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
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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
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Sarcophagus of Lars Pulena
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