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Etruscan art stands out for its sophisticated mastery of terracotta and metal, its vividly expressive style, and its memorable content, all of which bring to life a remarkable Mediterranean culture that thrived for over a millennium in ancient Italy. This lecture highlights works that are quintessentially Etruscan in form and content, with a special focus on engraved bronze mirrors.
This is part of the ongoing lecture series for the upcoming Ancient Art exhibition, The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy, to open in May 2026 at the Legion of Honor.
About Programs at the Ancient Art Council
Programs are varied and include such activities as lectures by noted archaeologists, museum curators, and ancient art historians; exclusive tours of the Museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions; fund-raising events; and travel programs to ancient sites and other museums. Members also receive invitations from related organizations to attend lectures ad exhibition openings. Your annual membership dues and contributions will assist in furthering the Ancient Art collection at the Fine Arts Museums.
PROGRAM
February 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Canada | US Pacific Time)
Quintessentially Etruscan: Art, Architecture & Mythology
Gunn Theater | Legion of Honor (open seating) OR Livestream (registration required)
Presented by Alexandra A. Carpino Associate Dean | College of Arts and Letters, Faculty Director of IGP (Interdisciplinary Global Programs), and
Professor of Art History | Department of Comparative Cultural Studies, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff
Admission:
Lecture is free and open to the public.
This is a hybrid program.
IN PERSON: Gunn Theater, 100 - 34th Avenue, Lincoln Park, San Francisco, CA 94121. Seating is limited and unassigned. Doors open at 1:30 pm.
LIVE STREAM: Please register to receive a Zoom link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yEe944HYRbG-qjdz5yRa-A
