FSN 132 Chapter 6: Art History - Chapter 6 - Etruscans
19 Apr 2016
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Like the greeks, they never formed a single nations but existed as separate city-states. Controlled the western mediterranean from the 7th to 5th century bc. Their language resembles none other in existence today, with uncertain origins. Their literature, which the romans called rich and extensive, has disappeared. Our major source of information is from the tombs and necropoleis; few buildings survive. Late archaic etruscan temples are distinct from greek ones for having gabled porches but not pediments; used wattle and daub construction. Reinforcing branches (wattle) with clay & mud (daub) Etruscans incorporated the greek wooden roof and pronaos. Conflicted with greeks; solid walls emphasized one side as an entrance. Etruscans had elaborate burials in the iron age, including objects of bronze, iron, and ivory. Adopted greek custom symposium; required importing many greek jars. Many greek customs and art were incorporated into etruscan life. Terra-cota; greek archaic style, but it"s clothed, not nude.
