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Ancient Art Council

Ancient Art Department

Ancient Art Council
Legion of Honor

100 34th Avenue, Lincoln Park
San Francisco, CA 94121

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This lecture treats the 19th century discovery and exhibition history of the famous Louvre terracotta sarcophagus. It soon inspired a number of other major museums to collect related works and sometimes impressive forgeries. The lecture explains how such errors of judgment were made by expert connoisseurs as well as pointing out the mistakes made by forgers.

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

April 26, 2014 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Louvre Etruscan Sarcophagus and Its Progeny

Florence Gould Theater, Legion of Honor

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Presented by Prof. Richard De Puma Emeritus Professor, Art History, University of Iowa

Admission:

AAC members/Free. General/Suggested donation $5


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Support the Ancient Art Council by donating or by becoming a member.

Upcoming Events

PROGRAM

May 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM (Pacific | Canada)

Symposium: New Perspectives on the Etruscans

PROGRAM

May 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM - 2:30 pm

A Closer Look: The Etruscans

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Ancient Art Council supports Antiquities at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

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The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy

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. See almost 200 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.

May 2, 2026 - September 21, 2026

EXHIBITION
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