Etruscan

Tomb of the Bulls

Tarquinia, Mid 6th cent, double pitched chamber, hunting scene, above scene of Achilles about to kill Troilus, couples having sex around bulls

Horror Vacui

the desire to completely fill blank space with decoration

Tomb of the Augers

Tarquinia, 530 BCE, single chamber, highly decorated, animal combat scenes

Phersu

An underworld demon, bearded with headgear

Tomb of the Lionesses

520 BCE, a large krater depicted for a symposium

Tomb of Hunting and Fishing

510-500 BCE, 2 chambers, main chamber has a double pitched roof, pedament depicts male and female reclining together. Notable for man and woman together, greek art would never do this. Children playing hunting and fishing together

Tomb of the Leopards

5th cent BCE, heraldic animals, banqueting setting, more detail being seen, meant to mimic the events after a funeral, figures becoming more active

Triclinius “Kline”

a space w/ 3 sets of couches that are flush with the walls

Tomb of the Triclinium

450 BCE, first example of Etruscans showing a 3d understanding, innovation in human form from ceramic and fresco artists

Sarcophagus, Tomb of the Amazon

4th cent BCE, imported to Etruria, depicting the Greek Amazonomachy

The Francois Tomb

Vulci, Mid 4th cent BCE, belonging to the Satie family, Sacrifice of Trojan captives