Will you be doing more on Etruscan art? I feel a gap in my education when it comes to the Etruscans. It seems like many things that are "Roman" are named or are historically Etruscan. I was really stuck by the "lifelike" figures both carved and painted in their tombs, as contrasted with the Egyptian formal, standardized physiques. While the Etruscans had systematized facial features there was a certain energy in their hands and front facing hair styles. I find it interesting that the double stack of pillows shows up in the painted and the carved tomb beds. I don't think I've ever seen pillows before that resemble what I am familiar with in daily life. The neck pillow of the Egyptians looks very uncomfortable, more like a hat stand or store display. Do you know, has anyone tried the experimental archaeologist's step of replicating the Etruscan beds or furnishings? Thanks so much.
Will you be doing more on Etruscan art? I feel a gap in my education when it comes to the Etruscans. It seems like many things that are "Roman" are named or are historically Etruscan. I was really stuck by the "lifelike" figures both carved and painted in their tombs, as contrasted with the Egyptian formal, standardized physiques. While the Etruscans had systematized facial features there was a certain energy in their hands and front facing hair styles. I find it interesting that the double stack of pillows shows up in the painted and the carved tomb beds. I don't think I've ever seen pillows before that resemble what I am familiar with in daily life. The neck pillow of the Egyptians looks very uncomfortable, more like a hat stand or store display. Do you know, has anyone tried the experimental archaeologist's step of replicating the Etruscan beds or furnishings? Thanks so much.