Etruscan Art

Tuscany

region around modern day Florence

Are the Etruscans wealthy?

Yes, as they were prosperous in mineral wealth, meaning they had a bunch of minerals like iron and gold

Model of a typical Etruscan temple of the 6th century

• Vitruvius described what the temple looked like

• Used the Tuscan column

• Has figures on the roof, columns at the front, narrow staircase on the front

• Made of mud brick and wood

Tuscan Column Order

• a doric like order, made of wood, unfluted shafts & has a square base

Apollo (Apulu)

• Located on a temple roof

• Similar to the Korous statue

• Has clothes, detailed

• Archaic smile & similar facial features

• Statue seems to move, creating movement & liveliness

Sarcophagus with reclining couple

• husband & wife on a dining couch

• Archaic like style

• Man has his hand over lady shoulder, she showing him smth

Sarcophagus

coffin

Interior of the Tomb of the Reliefs

• Usually it's a family tomb, located at a Necropolis

• Made for families with a lot of wealth

• Painted stucco reliefs

• Stools, mirrors, drinking cups, and other items are reminders of the living houses

Necropolis

city of the dead

Leopards, banqueters, and musicians, Tomb of the Leopards

• Leaopards are shown (duh)

• Women are shown w/ white skin & men in dark

• Shows a banquet scene w/ servants, couples, musicians

• A life like scene

How are women treated in Tuscany?

Woman had the right to own property, go to lavish parties w/ husband (intimate relationship), & knew how to write n read

Novios Plautios, Ficoroni Cista

• Container for woman's toiletries

• An inscription says that a local noblewoman gave this to her daughter

Sarcophagus of Lars Pulena

• Shows Lars Pulena w/ a list of achievements on scroll

• Old looking dude w/ tummy ---> lived a long life & well feed