Etruscan art

- little architecture survives; this model drawn from descriptions by Vitruvius

- steps directly in front of deep porch; entrances emphasized

- influences of Greek architecture in columns and capitals; columns unfluted, made of wood

- Tuscan order

- raised on a podium

- three doors represent three gods; division of interior into three spaces

- statue of Apollo placed on roof instead of cella

- only foundation remain

Temple of Minerva

- named after a triclinium

- banqueting couples recline, eating in ancient manner

- men painted in darker colors than women

- trees spring up between main figures; shrubbery grows between reclining couches; suggests rural setting?

- maybe funeral banquet intended; emotions of celebration

- ceiling w/ polychrome checkerboard pattern; circles may symbolize time

- dancing figures play musical instruments in festive celebration of the dead

Tomb of the Triclinium

- of married couple, whose ashes were placed inside

- full-length portraits

- both once held objects in hands (drinks or egg (symbolize afterlife)?)

- attention on upper half of figures

- unrealistic L-turn to legs

- ancient tradition of reclining while eating;represents a banquet couch

- man w/ protective gesture around woman; woman feeds man

- broad shoulders; little anatomical modeling

- made in 4 pieces and joined together

- inclusion of woman suggests Etruscan society egalitarian

Sarcophagus of the Spouses

- one of four large figures that once stood on roof of Temple of Minerva; depicted labors of Hercules

- meant to be seen from below

- archaic smile

- may have been carved by Vulca of Veii (most famous Etruscan sculpture of the age)

- strides forward

- idealized, well-muscled body

Apollo from Veii