Etruscan Art Before the Etruscans lost their independence to the Roman Empire they had individual city-states, which were united by common language or religion. However, most of Etruscan creations were destroyed, but the monumental tombs in huge necropolis prevailed. The tombs allow us to know about their burial practices and their life. For instance, the necropolis resembles the interior of Etruscan homes, which were brightly painted. The tomb walls were decorated with scenes portraying the Etruscan lifestyle. The scenes were brightly pained frescos depicting Etruscan banquets portraying females and males, athletic games, musicians, and dancers. By the seventh century entire wealthy families were buried in the same tomb. Furthermore, their
