Exam 6: The Etruscans

Contrast Etruscan and Greek sculpture. How did the Etruscans adapt Greek sculpture? What changes did the Etruscans initiate? Use examples to support your essay.

What do Etruscan tombs tell us about Etruscan lives? Include in your discussion the type of goods placed in the tombs for the deceased and the interior decorative programs. Use examples to illustrate your discussion.

In what way does the Etruscan temple differ from the Greek temple?

The somber expression of Lars Pulena on his sarcophagus distinguishes it from earlier sarcophagi? What would account for it?

The wall painting in the Tomb of the Leopards portrays which of the following?

____ was the typical tomb type found at the Etruscan cemetery at Cerveteri.

Which of the following was a tool used by archaeologists to explore tomb interiors at Tarquinia without the expensive and time-consuming excavation process?

In depicting human figures, what forms and style did Etruscan sculptors favor?

Etruscan artisans particularly excelled at which of the following?

What is tufa, and what effect did it have on the construction of Etruscan tombs?

Which of the following mythical scenes decorated the Ficoroni Cista ?

Describe Etruscan necropoli and their location.

How did the status of the Etruscan woman differ from her Greek counterpart? How did this difference affect the art? Use examples to support your essay.

How did artistic conventions from Greece influence Etruscan art? Use examples to support your essay.