Etruscan Times Flashcards
Fibula with Orientalizing lions
from the Regolini-Galassi Tomb
liked to make things that were more functional
The fibula is what held clothing together (like a toga)
Model of a typical Etruscan temple of the sixth century
wood not stone
clay statues made of terracotta
has a front, but no stylobate
Apulu (Apollo of Veii), from the roof of the Portonaccio temple
has darker skin
has a step forward
Sarcophagus with reclining couple, from the Banditaccia necropolis
on a couch eating dinner
women had almost as equal rights as men
more emotion is shown and gestures
Interior of the Tomb of the Shields and Chairs
shields carved into stone
seats and beds for the dead
Tumuli in the Banditaccia necropolis
buried dead in cities of the dead
carved tombs from tuffa stone
Interior of the Tomb of the Reliefs, Banditaccia necropolis
Cravings of things you would need in life/afterlife
The stools, mirrors, drinking cups, and other items are reminders of the houses of the living.
Capitoline Wolf
Etruscan statue
Romulus and Remus as kids
not made by Etruscans
Chimera of Arezzo
the artist depicted the wounded beast poised to attack and growling ferociously.
lions head, goats head, serpants tail
