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.