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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