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Session 1 (10 am - 12 pm):
Introduction and Welcome Remarks
Renée Dreyfus, George and Judy Marcus Distinguished Curator and Curator in Charge of Ancient Art, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Etruscan Pasts, Present & Futures
Lisa C. Pieraccini, Lecturer, History of Art, faculty affiliate, Ancient History and Mediterranean Archaeology Program, and Director, Del Chiaro Center for the Study of Ancient Italy, University of California, Berkeley
Etruscans in Full Color: The Painters and their Techniques on Walls, Terracottas and Pottery
Daniele F. Maras, Director of the National Archeological Museum, Florence
Session 2 (1:30-4 pm):
Myths, Mirrors, and Matrons, Reflections on Etruscan Art and Society
Alexandra A. Carpino, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Letters, and Professor, Comparative
Cultural Studies, College of Arts and Letters, Northern Arizona University
Formed by Fire. Etruscan Mastery of Bronze
P. Gregory Warden, Custard Institute, Southern Methodist University
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
May 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM (Pacific | Canada)
Symposium: New Perspectives on the Etruscans
Gunn Theater | Legion of Honor | 100 - 34th Avenue, Lincoln Park, San Francisco
Presented by Renée Dreyfus, Lisa C. Pieraccini, Daniele F. Maras, Alexandra A. Carpino, and P. Gregory Warden. A team of world-renowned experts will deliver comprehensive presentations on Etruscan society, beliefs, culture, artistic creations, and legacy. Their insights will provide a deep understanding of the fascinating civilization.
Admission:
Program is free and open to the public.
Join us live in the Gunn Theater, Legion of Honor
or
The symposium will also be live streamed on the Fine Arts Museums' YouTube channel:
Web: https://www.famsf.org/events/etruscans-opening-day-symposium
YT Session 1: https://youtube.com/live/lNdXkfnwvBk
YT Session 2: https://youtube.com/live/nGJa8zpWDzQ
With generous support from the Istituto Italiano di Cultura di San Francisco and Public Programs of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
Exhibition: The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy
Organised by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
2 May to 20 September 2026
Legion of Honor | Lincoln Park | San Francisco
For more information:
https://www.famsf.org/exhibitions/etruscans-heart-ancient-italy
Thank you.
