Ancient Rome: The Etruscan Apollo Of Veii

Throughout the History of Rome, there is a clear progression in its culture and wealth. These advancements are mirrored in the art of the Romans. Beginning with the Etruscans, up until the Late Roman Empire, the depths of the Roman culture and the amount of wealth which they possessed, grew rapidly and immensely. This early art expresses the Roman divergence from the cultures which they were once heavily influenced by.
The Etruscan Apollo of Veii, made in five hundred BCE shows just how much the early Romans were influenced by both the artwork of the Greeks and the artwork of the Egyptians. This work of art can be compared to the Kouros that were found in Greece. These Kouros share the same positioning, standing somewhat stiffly and with little