Etruscan & Roman Art Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts related to Etruscan and Roman art as discussed in Professor Mary Abreu's lectures.

Etruscan Culture

Originated around 1000 BCE on the Italian peninsula, reaching its height between 600-500 BCE.

Tumulus

An Etruscan burial mound that replicates Etruscan houses, often decorated with wall paintings.

Syncretism

An artistic approach that combines diverse elements to create something new, significant in Roman art.

Veristic Portraiture

A realistic style of Roman portrait sculpture that portrays subjects with great detail.

Imperial Portraits

Sculptures created during the Empire, often evolving from realistic to more idealized classical forms.

Aqueducts

Structures that brought water to cities, reflecting the practical benefits of Roman rule.

Roman Expansion

The process during which Rome grew from a small city to a massive empire, integrating various cultures.

Roman Kings

Established many of Rome’s lasting institutions, ruling from the 8th to 6th centuries BC before the Republic.

Punicus Wars

Three wars fought between Rome and Carthage, ending in 146 BC, which helped expand Roman control.

Constantine the Great

Roman Emperor who converted to Christianity in 312 AD, marking a significant shift in Roman culture.