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1 History of Art 190B Lisa Pieraccini, Ph.D. Spring Room 101 Moffitt T/TH: 9:30-11:00 Office Hours Thurs. 11:00-12:00 Office: Doe 419A Etruscan Italy The Etruscans, dismissed in the past as a marginal ancient culture and rarely studied in the most formidable universities today, were major contributors to what we consider to be Western civilization s greatest achievements, namely, architecture, engineering, and art. A wealthy and sophisticated people living in central Italy between the 8 th and 2 nd centuries BC, the Etruscans leave us much of their past; by way of tombs, temples, habitation sites, and material culture. By the 7 th century BC the Etruscans had created a broad network of commercial and artistic trade throughout the Mediterranean and were avid importers of Greek art. Their own artistic legacy lives on in their work in wall paintings, vase paintings, terra-cotta and bronze sculpture and gold jewelry. In fact, since their literature has not survived, it is from their art that we learn about their fascinating culture. By using an interdisciplinary approach (archaeology, history and art history), this course will trace Etruscan civilization and art from its origins in the Villanovan Iron Age to the 2 nd century BC when the Etruscans were subjugated and absorbed by the Romans. We will conclude by examining how the 18 th century gave birth to Etruscomania in Europe and led to the creation of Etruscan studies in the academic world today. GSI: Kris Seaman Sections: Thursdays 104 Moffitt pm pm pm Required Text Haynes, S The Etruscan Civilization: A Cultural History. *Course Reader to be purchased at Copy Central, 2560 Bancroft Way.* (R) Texts on Reserve at Moffitt Library Barker, G. and T. Rasmmusen The Etruscans. Oxford. Beazley, J. D Etruscan Vase-Painting. Oxford. Bonfante, L Out of Etruria: Etruscan Influence North and South Etruscan Life and Afterlife: A Handbook of Etruscan Studies. Detroit Etruscan Dress. Baltimore. Brendel, O Etruscan Art. New Haven. de Grummond, N.T. and E. Simon, eds The Religion of the Etruscans. Austin. Del Chiaro, M Etruscan Red-Figure Vase-Painting at Caere. Berkeley. De Puma, D. and J. Penny-Small, eds Murlo and the Etruscans: Art and Society in Ancient Etruria. Wisconsin. 1

what we consider to be Western civilization s greatest achievements, namely, architecture, engineering, and art.

2 Hall, J, ed Etruscan Italy: Etruscan Influences on the Civilizations of Italy from Antiquity to the Modern Era. Utah. Pallottino, M The Etruscans. Suffolk. Ridgway, D The World of the Early Etruscans. Jonsered. Steingräber, S Abundance of Life: Etruscan Wall Painting. Getty Publications. Course Guidelines The course will serve as an introduction to the Etruscan civilization, their culture and art. All students are expected to attend class on time, keep up with the readings and complete assignments and exams on time. You must complete all required assignments and exams to pass this course. Excuses or requests for deferral for make-up exams will only be accepted if they reach either Prof. Pieraccini or Ms. Seaman BEFORE the exam, or quiz. Make-up exams are given only for serious illness (physician s letter required) and at Prof. Pieraccini s discretion. Any student who has a need for accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss the specific situation as soon as possible. Some objects of art that we will study contain sexually explicit images, if you are concerned about this, please come and see me as soon as possible. Your grade is based on exams, assignments, regular class attendance and participation. After class lectures and sections lectures there will be occasional class discussion and your participation should reflect not only your understanding of the reading, but your ability to examine and analyze the material. Grading There will be a midterm (30%), a map quiz (10%) one slide quiz (10%) and a final (35%), which combined with class attendance and participation (15%), will make up your final grade. The final exam will be comprehensive but will stress the material presented in the second half of the semester. Important Dates Thurs. February 12 map quiz Thurs. March 5 midterm Tues. April 7 slide quiz Thurs. April 9 Hearst visit Mon. May 18 final 8-11am Course Outline (subject to change) Week 1 Tues. Jan 20 Thurs. Jan 22 Week 2 Introduction: Etruscan Italy Who Were The Etruscans? Etruscan Origins and Material Culture Haynes 1-16; Torelli

Course Guidelines The course will serve as an introduction to the Etruscan civilization, their culture and art.

3 Tues. Jan 27 Thurs. Jan 29 Week 3 Tues. Feb 3 Thurs. Feb 4 Week 4 Tues. Feb 10 Thurs. Feb. 12 Week 5 Tues. Feb. 17 Thurs. Feb 19 Week 6 Tues. Feb 24 Thurs. Feb 26 Week 7 Tues. March 3 Villanovan Art: Bronze, Painted Pottery / Religion Haynes 16-46; Brendel Villanovan Art MeetsThe East: Cultural Transformations Brendel 31-38; Ridgway First Day of Sections The Orientalizing Period and the Emergence of Etruscan Cities Trade Relations with the East, Greek Influence Writing, Burials, Regolini-Galassi Tomb, Architecture Haynes The Aftermath of Orientalizing Art Veii, Caere, Banqueting at Murlo Haynes ; Rathje History of Etruscan Wall Painting / Asian and Corinthian Influences Steingräber 58-50; Overview: Daily Life and Afterlife in a Cultural Context Bonfante Map quiz The Zenith of Etruscan City States in the Archaic Period Acquarossa, Cerveteri, The Monteleone Chariot Haynes ; Brendel Emporia in the Archaic Period / Veii, Caere, Pyrgi, Tomb Painting Sanctuary at Pyrgi, Apollo of Veii Haynes ; Neils Archaic Tomb Painting at Tarquinia: An Overview Haynes ; Steingräber Bronze Mirrors and Northern Etruria Funerary Art Haynes Etruscan Dress: Ritual and Robes / Review for Midterm Bonfante Thurs. March 5 Midterm 3

Orientalizing Period and the Emergence of Etruscan Cities Trade Relations with the East, Greek Influence Writing, Burials, Regolini-Galassi Tomb, Architecture Haynes 47-88 The Aftermath of

4 Week 8 Tues. March 10 Families, Feasting and Funerals: Tomb Ritual at Ancient Caere Caeretan Workshops: A Case Study Pieraccini Thurs. March 12 Classical Nudity in Italy and Greece Bonfante Week 9 Tues. March 17 The 5 th Century BC / Crisis and Comeback / Bronze, Gallic Incursions, Pottery of the 4 th BC Haynes Thurs. March 19 Week 10 Tues. March 24 Thurs. March 26 Week 11 Tues. March 31 Thurs. April 2 Week 12 Tues. April 7 Revealing Etruscan Religion Krauskopf ; De Grummond Spring Break Spring Break The She-Wolf / The Classical Style in Etruria Brendel ; Jones ; Brendel The 5 th Century BC / Tombs / Sarcophagi Haynes Terracotta Votives in the Hearst Nagy ; MacIntosh Turfa slide quiz Thurs. April 9 Week 13 Tues. April 14 Thurs. April 16 Week 14 Tues. April 21 Hearst Visit (meet at the Phoebe Hearst Museum 9:15 am) Overview of Classical Tomb Painting Steingräber Etruscan Sexuality and Funerary Art Bonfante The Hellenistic Period and Etruria s Absorption by Rome Haynes ; Brendel

March 19 Week 10 Tues. March 24 Thurs. March 26 Week 11 Tues. March 31 Thurs. April 2 Week 12 Tues.

5 Thurs. April 22 Week 15 Tues. April 28 Thurs. April 30 Week 16 Tues. May 5 Thurs. May 7 Final Mon. May 18 Hellenistic Etruria and Rome Haynes ; Brendel Etruscan Rome or the Glory That Was Not Rome Boethius ; Spivey The Identity Crisis: What am I Greek or Etruscan? Etruscan Labels and Greek Vases / Rediscovery Sparkes Etouria : The Grand Tour of Etruria Tombaroli/ Black Market/ Repatriation Pieraccini Etruscan ItalyToday After all, Toscana means Etruscan! The Commercialization of the Etruscans / Future De Grummond Final 8-11 am 5

448-480 The Identity Crisis: What am I Greek or Etruscan?

Etruscan Art and Archaeology CLAS 452/552 Professor Emma Blake Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30-1:45pm; Harvill 101

Etruscan Art and Archaeology CLAS 452/552 Professor Emma Blake Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30-1:45pm; Harvill 101 Office: Haury 227 Telephone: 626-4922 Email: ecblake@email.arizona.edu Office Hours: Wednesdays