Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Overshadowed by the rise of the Roman Empire, the Etruscan civilization — and their exquisite art, progressive society, and advanced engineering — was largely forgotten by history. This film reclaims their story, revealing how Etruscan innovations and customs were the foundation upon which the entire Roman world was built, and how their legacy continues today.
“The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy” is on view at the Legion of Honor from May 2 until September 20, 2026. Plan your visit today: https://famsf.art/yt-etruscans
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About the Exhibition
Who were the Etruscans? Togas, temples, hydraulic engineering, winemaking, and even “Roman” numerals, all widely credited to the Romans, were actually Etruscan innovations. The Etruscans thrived in what is now Italy for almost a millennium, from around 900 to 100 BC, before the rise of the Roman Empire. They laid the foundation for present-day architecture, engineering, and artistic achievements. Yet their culture remains overshadowed by ancient Greece and Rome.
Drawing on the latest archaeological discoveries and cutting-edge scholarship, this is the most comprehensive exhibition on Etruscan culture in the United States to date. Over 150 exquisitely crafted and well-preserved examples of bronze and terracotta sculpture, gold jewelry, ceramics, and architectural features, as well as the longest-surviving piece of Etruscan writing, reveal a legacy that continues to captivate today.
Learn More:
🔗 Who Were the Etruscans? 5 Things to Know
famsf.org/learn-engage/read-watch-listen/who-were-the-etruscans
Long before the Roman Empire, a remarkable civilization thrived in central Italy. Most people have never heard of it. Here are five things to know about the Etruscans and their enduring legacy.
🎬 The secrets of Botticelli’s drawings
youtu.be/cdQu3cOOaWE?si=rP2IRfQHo9x6FPYl
Bringing a new perspective on the beloved Renaissance artist, “Botticelli: Rhythm of the Line” reveals the central role that drawing played in Sandro Botticelli’s art and practice. This short documentary takes viewers through the streets of Florence, where the artist lived and worked, to the Uffizi galleries, home of Botticelli’s most striking masterpieces. The story is told by Furio Rinaldi, curator of drawings and prints at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Jonathan K. Nelson, art historian at Syracuse University in Florence, and Cecilia Frosinini, art historian at the Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence. These voices speak in chorus to give us an original narrative that illuminates Botticelli’s life, process, and legacy.
Overshadowed by the rise of the Roman Empire, the Etruscan civilization — and their exquisite art, progressive society, and advanced engineering — was largely forgotten by history. This film reclaims their story, revealing how Etruscan innovations and customs were the foundation upon which the entire Roman world was built, and how their legacy continues today.
“The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy” is on view at the Legion of Honor from May 2 until September 20, 2026. Plan your visit today: https://famsf.art/yt-etruscans
Subscribe to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco: youtube.com/@FAMSF?sub_confirmation=1
About the Exhibition
Who were the Etruscans? Togas, temples, hydraulic engineering, winemaking, and even “Roman” numerals, all widely credited to the Romans, were actually Etruscan innovations. The Etruscans thrived in what is now Italy for almost a millennium, from around 900 to 100 BC, before the rise of the Roman Empire. They laid the foundation for present-day architecture, engineering, and artistic achievements. Yet their culture remains overshadowed by ancient Greece and Rome.
Drawing on the latest archaeological discoveries and cutting-edge scholarship, this is the most comprehensive exhibition on Etruscan culture in the United States to date. Over 150 exquisitely crafted and well-preserved examples of bronze and terracotta sculpture, gold jewelry, ceramics, and architectural features, as well as the longest-surviving piece of Etruscan writing, reveal a legacy that continues to captivate today.
Learn More:
🔗 Who Were the Etruscans? 5 Things to Know
famsf.org/learn-engage/read-watch-listen/who-were-the-etruscans
Long before the Roman Empire, a remarkable civilization thrived in central Italy. Most people have never heard of it. Here are five things to know about the Etruscans and their enduring legacy.
🎬 The secrets of Botticelli’s drawings
youtu.be/cdQu3cOOaWE?si=rP2IRfQHo9x6FPYl
Bringing a new perspective on the beloved Renaissance artist, “Botticelli: Rhythm of the Line” reveals the central role that drawing played in Sandro Botticelli’s art and practice. This short documentary takes viewers through the streets of Florence, where the artist lived and worked, to the Uffizi galleries, home of Botticelli’s most striking masterpieces. The story is told by Furio Rinaldi, curator of drawings and prints at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Jonathan K. Nelson, art historian at Syracuse University in Florence, and Cecilia Frosinini, art historian at the Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence. These voices speak in chorus to give us an original narrative that illuminates Botticelli’s life, process, and legacy.
![[FRENCH] Jules Tavernier: Un artiste français en Californie](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xIDZq27wfvQ/mqdefault.jpg "[FRENCH] Jules Tavernier: Un artiste français en Californie
Le peintre français Jules Tavernier (1844-1889) était l’un des plus talentueux de l’Ouest américain grâce à un don naturel que beaucoup estimaient inégalable. Ses studios de San Francisco et de Monterey sont devenus lâme de la toute jeune scène artistique de Californie. Cette présentation virtuelle de Claudine Chalmers, historienne indépendante et auteure de Jules Tavernier: Artist and Adventurer, se penche sur sa vision de lart, sur ses tableaux, et sur limportance quil donnait à l’atmosphère productive du studio d’art, une vision qui a fondamentalement influencé celle de nombreux autres artistes californiens. Le Dr Chalmers nous guidera à travers son parcours et la formation qui a forgé son identité en tant que peintre français, ses partenariats productifs avec d’autres artistes Français comme Paul Frenzeny et son lancement de Monterey en tant que destination pour la peinture en plein air.
Watch this presentation in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBqxBecJ_54")
