Chapter 6: Etruscan ArtLesson 1: Context & Archaic Period

Warm-up 10-22-14 Ch.6 L2 Etruscan Art

Respond to the following:1. What are Archaic elements of

Apulu of Veii?2. How is the work different from the

Greek Archaic art?

Obj: SWBAT describe how the Greeks influenced the Etruscans

HW:

Read Pg. 164-176

Quiz on Chapter 6 and Cue Cards due Monday 10/27

ARCHAIC PERIOD

Apulu (Apollo of Veii)How does this differ from the

Greek Kouros?

1. Depicts a God

2. Displayed atop a temple

3. Clothed

4. Stylized support (between legs)

5. More movement in pose

Flashcard

Apulu (Apollo)

Announcements:1st quarter Grades Due

Friday Oct 24th 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

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CHAPTER 5 QUIZ REVIEW

The Parthenon Architecture

Significant structural featuresIrregular features:

1. Curved stylobate– which leaves slight curve through the entablature

2. Columns lean in slightly

3. Corner columns are 2 inches thicker

Meaning of Irregular features: each block had to be individual

and unique to it’s place in the temple

Curving horizontals and tilting vertical lines = Architectural contrapposto

Compensation for optical illusions

WHICH PLAN IS WHICH??Temple of Hera I

Unusual features: 1. row of columns dividing the

cella

Allowed no space for cult statue—possibly for 2 statues

2. Required an odd number of columns on outside facade & inside cella

3. 3 columns in antis

Plan of Hera I temple

The Parthenon plan

Significant structural features:

Cella had 4 Ionic columns and ionic frieze (but it’s a Doric style structure)

Meaning (?):• Ionians are decedents of Athens• Athen’s is the leader of all the

Greeks

Plan of the Parthenon

The Parthenon plan

Significant structural features

Cella had 4 Ionic columns and ionic frieze (but it’s a Doric style structure)

Meaning (?):Ionians are decedents of AthensAthens is the leader of all the

Greeks

Etruscan Art

http://college.cengage.com/art/shared/videos/AncientRome/Tombs/index.html

ARCHAIC PERIOD

Sarcophagus with reclining couple

from Cerveteri, Italy

ca. 520 B.C.E.painted terracotta45 1/2 in. high

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.

Stylistic features:  Hand gestures are uniquely Etruscan Archaic features—

Stiff Pose (more movement than Greek), archaic smile, knotted hair

Unnatural transition from legs to torso  

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  

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 painterly conventions of gender typing are employed—the skin of females is light in color while 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 & Significancesubterranean rock-cut chambers Contain remains of the deceased

also various grave goods or offerings

reinforce the socio-economic position of the deceased person

indications of wealth and civic achievements, public offices

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?

Capitoline Wolf

from Rome, Italy

ca. 500-480 B.C.E.bronze31 1/2 in. high