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Chapter 6: Etruscan ArtLesson 3: Later Etruscan
Warm-up 10-27-14 Ch.6 L4 Etruscan Art
Respond to the following:Identify the following for each image:1. Title2. Period3. Medium4. Figures/narrative5. 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
ARCHAIC PERIOD
Sarcophagus with reclining couple, Cerveteri, Italy, ca. 520 B.C.E.
Medium/materials: Terracotta (baked clay)Scale/size: 45 ½ inchesSubjects (narrative): Elite couple reclining while taking part in a banquetOriginally had food and perfume in hands
ARCHAIC PERIOD
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 24th Take out HW
assignment on Etruscan Archaic art
HW:Read Pg. 164-176Quiz on Chapter 6 and Cue Cards due Monday 10/27
Agenda: Warm-up Announcements and
Reminders Quiz Review Etruscan Art Notes
Office HoursTuesday 3:00-4:00Thursday 3:00-4:00
ETRUSCAN ARCHAIC ARTHOMEWORKApulu 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
http://college.cengage.com/art/shared/videos/AncientRome/Tombs/index.html
ARCHAIC PERIOD
Tomb of the Triclinium, Tarquinia, Italy
ca. 480-470 BCE
ARCHAIC PERIODTomb of the Triclinium, Tarquinia, Italy, ca. 480-470 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,
ARCHAIC PERIODBarbiton 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
ARCHAIC PERIODBarbiton 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
ARCHAIC PERIODTomb of the Triclinium, Tarquinia, Italy, ca. 480-470 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
ARCHAIC PERIODTomb of the Triclinium, Tarquinia, Italy, ca. 480-470 BCE
Function & SignificanceTomb (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
CHECK 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. 500-480 B.C.E.bronze31 1/2 in. high
CLASSICAL PERIODCapitoline Wolf, Rome, Italy ca. 500-480 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
CLASSICAL PERIODCapitoline Wolf, Rome, Italy
ca. 500-480 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)
CLASSICAL PERIODCapitoline Wolf, Rome, Italy ca. 500-480 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
CLASSICAL PERIODCapitoline Wolf, Rome, Italy ca. 500-480 B.C.E.
Function & Significance:
Made for the new government the Roman Republic
Symbol of the founding of Rome
EXIT SLIP
Describe the western (Greek) and Eastern (Egypt) stylistic influences in Etruscan Art.