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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Etruria | land of the Etruscans |
| chimera | mythological lion with a serpent tail and a goat's head |
| necropolis | city of the dead |
| fibula | pin used to fasten clothing at the shoulder |
| Tusci | the Roman name for the Etruscans |
| tufa | volcanic stone in which Etruscan tombs were dug |
| Charuns | Etruscan death-demons |
| tumulus | burial mound |
| sarcophagus | burial coffin |
| Tarquinius Superbus | last Etruscan king |
| Capitoline Wolf | animal used as the symbol of Rome |
| cista | container for a woman's toilet articles |
| Porta Marzia | the Gate of Mars |
| Novios Plautios | highly regarded bronze artist whose workshop was located in Rome |
| granulation | metalwork technique of fusing small metal balls to metal surface |
| cista industry | centered in Palestrina(ancient Praeneste) |
| Vulca of Veii | famous Etruscan sculptor |
| repousse | hammered goldwork |
| Aule Metele | Arringator(orator) |
| Tyrrhenians | Greek name for Etruscans |
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| Terms | 20 |
| Creator | J-200Anatomy |
| Created | December 17, 2008 |
| Group | Mr. Miller WHS |
| Subject | AP art history |
| Access | Anyone |
| Edit | Creator Only |
Italy Before the Romans- The Art of the Etruscans