Asked by Crystal Rivas on May 04, 2024
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To what period do art historians now date the Capitoline Wolf ?
A) Etruscan Orientalizing
B) Roman Republican
C) Early Imperial
D) Medieval
Capitoline Wolf
A bronze sculpture depicting a scene from Roman mythology, specifically the she-wolf suckling the future founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus.
Etruscan Orientalizing
A phase in the early history of ancient Italy, characterized by the influence of Near Eastern art and motifs on Etruscan artifacts and architecture.
- Determine the beginnings and burial sites of notable Etruscan items.
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SK
Sofie Khalid-SchieberMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Capitoline Wolf is now dated to the Medieval period, specifically to the 11th or 12th century, rather than the Etruscan or Roman periods as previously thought. This dating was revised based on radiocarbon dating and stylistic analysis.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the beginnings and burial sites of notable Etruscan items.
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