Untitled Flashcards Set

What is the primary source of Etruscan sculptures?

Most Etruscan sculptures come from funerary objects.

What religious belief influenced Etruscan art and its sculptures?

The art is linked to religion and the cult of the afterlife.

What did Etruscan soothsayers use to read the will of the gods?

They used bronze models, like the famous sheep liver from the 4th century BC.

What is a canopic urn?

A type of urn with a lid shaped like a human head, used in Etruscan funerary practices.

What characterizes the face depicted on Etruscan canopic urns?

The face is depicted synthetically and without idealization.

What is typification in the context of Etruscan sculpture?

The desire to capture essential elements of the face to represent a human physical 'type' rather than an individual.

From where do some clay sarcophagi in the shape of a convivial bed originate?

They come from Cerveteri.

What does the Sarcophagus of the Spouses depict?

A couple reclining on a bed, participating in their own funeral banquet.

What are the two notable aspects of the Sarcophagus of the Spouses?

The couple holds objects (now lost) and was originally polychrome.

Which artistic influence is evident in the Sarcophagus of the Spouses?

It shows elements of Ionian origin.

What describes the hairstyle and facial features of the characters on the Sarcophagus of the Spouses?

They have an angular appearance with slightly raised almond-shaped eyes.

What is the Apollo of Veii thought to represent in terms of art influence?

It displays influences of Ionic sculpture.

What is a significant characteristic of Etruscan sculptures compared to Greek art?

Etruscan sculptures often lack the idealization present in Greek art.

What iconic symbol of Rome dates back to the end of the 6th century BC in Etruscan art?

The Capitoline Wolf.

How is the she-wolf in the Capitoline Wolf sculpture depicted?

With a growling expression, emphasizing its harsh and aggressive appearance.

What does the swollen vein on the she-wolf's muzzle represent?

It indicates nervous tension.

What historical event does the addition of Romulus and Remus to the Capitoline Wolf sculpture represent?

The mythical foundation of Rome.

Who is credited with adding Romulus and Remus to the Capitoline Wolf sculpture?

Antonio del Pollaiolo in the 15th century.

What material is commonly used in Etruscan sculptures that differs from Greek sculptures?

Terracotta.

What does the structure of the Capitoline Wolf emphasize about the animal?

It reveals that the beast is ravenous.