Ancient Etruscan Art

Question 1

Identify for the following work its

• title or designation
• name of artist
• culture of origin
• date of creation
• materials

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Answer 1

• title or designation: Temple of Minerva and Sculpture of Apollo
• name of artist: Master Sculptor Vulca
• culture of origin: Veii, near Rome, Italy
• date of creation: c. 510–500 BCE
• materials: Original Temple: Wood, Mud Brick, or Tufa (Volcanic Rock); Sculpture: Terra Cotta

All Correct: 5
1 Missed: 4
2 Missed: 3
3 Missed: 2
4+ Missed: 1

Question 2

Identify for the following work its

• title or designation
• culture of origin
• date of creation
• materials

117

Answer 2

• title or designation: Sarcophagus of the Spouses
• culture of origin: Etruscan
• date of creation: c 520 BCE
• materials: Terra Cotta

All Correct: 5
1 Missed: 4
2 Missed: 3
3 Missed: 2
4+ Missed: 1

Question 3

Identify for the following work its

• title or designation
• culture of origin
• style
• date of creation
• materials

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Answer 3

• title or designation: Tomb of the Triclinium
• culture of origin: Tarquinia, Italy; Etruscan
• style: Fresco
• date of creation: c. 480–470 BCE
• materials: Tufa

All Correct: 5
1 Missed: 4
2 Missed: 3
3 Missed: 2
4+ Missed: 1