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Explore the collection of Greek vases from 530–500 BC, featuring hunting, dancing and mythology scenes. Learn about the red-figure technique and the innovative group of potters and painters led by Andokides.
13 maj 2020 · Learn about the history, function, and decoration of Greek vases, from the geometric period to the red-figure and black-figure styles. Discover the stories and scenes depicted on the vases, and how they reflect the culture and art of ancient Greece.
Learn how Athenian potters decorated fine pottery with black- and red-figure techniques from the sixth to the fourth century B.C. See examples of vase shapes, decorations, and themes that reflect Athenian life and culture.
Made of terracotta (fired clay), ancient Greek pots and cups, or “vases” as they are normally called, were fashioned into a variety of shapes and sizes (see above), and very often a vessel’s form correlates with its intended function.
16 mar 2018 · Greek pottery has four main types: Geometric, Corinthian, Athenian Black-figure, and Athenian red-figure pottery. Pottery vessels were made for everyday use such as the two-handled amphora for storage, the single-stem kylix cup for drinking wine, and the three-handled hydra for holding water.
A collecting guide to ancient Greek vases, from kraters and kylikes to condition and clay colour, illustrated with lots offered at Christie's.
31 lip 2023 · In Athens alone, there are around 20,000 Greek vases and vessels that provide much insight into the curiosities of Greek life. Styles such as the Minoan style in Greek pottery proved to be highly influential with their colorful and decorative approach to vase aesthetics.
