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THE BANQUET
A commonly recurring theme in Etruscan art is the banquet- a lavish reception that was only for guests of high social status.
These elites feasted on generous selections of game, such as deer, fish and wild boar, and enjoyed copious amounts wine. In fact, the Etruscans probably introduced grapes to Italy, originally native to the Arabian peninsula, around the 8th Century BC.
They reclined on couches while being waited on by numerous servants and entertained by musicians and dancers.

MUSIC AND DANCE
Music accompanied both work and leisure activities of the Etruscans. Music played a significant role in the performing arts, including mime and theatrical performances by masked "histrioni," or actors. Solemn ceremonial events, such as the annual games, were also accompanied by professional musicians and dancers. Music was also a large part of as were other sporting games, military drills, hunting and even funerals.

FASHION

In the 7th century BC, Etruscan clothing was very similar to that of the Greek archaic period, in which men wore a robe-like garment which was knotted at the front. This style gave way to the "tunica," which was frequently accompanied by a colorful cape slung over the shoulders. This cape, usually wide and heavily embroidered, became the national costume of Etruria - later to become the Roman toga.