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Between the beginning of the sixth and the end of the fourth century B.C., black- and red-figure techniques were used in Athens to decorate fine pottery, while simpler, undecorated wares fulfilled everyday household purposes. With both techniques, the potter first shaped the vessel on a wheel.
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30 Μαρ 2018 · The red-figure vase-painting technique was first developed in Athens (or somewhere in the region controlled by Athens, i.e. Attica) in ca. 530 BC. Red-figure is essentially the reverse of black figure: the background is filled in with a fine slip and has a black colour after firing, while the figures are reserved.
2 Αυγ 2011 · On a black-figured vase many of the inner details of the figures were incised through the slip with a sharp tool. On a red-figured vase, the inner details were painted with thinner or thicker solutions of the normal black slip.
After the defeat of the Persians in 479 B.C., Athens dominated Greece politically, economically, and culturally. The Athenians organized a confederacy of allies to ensure the freedom of the Greek cities in the Aegean islands and on the coast of Asia Minor.
Take a closer look at the beautifully preserved designs on red-figure and black-figure pottery in the Greek vases gallery.
1 Ιουλ 2017 · In this excerpt from one of my museum tours, I discuss the techniques of Greek vase painting and the differences between the black-figure and red-figure styles. We also dip a toe into some Greek history, talk about the names of Greek vase painters, artists signing their works, and compare Greek vase painters to the French Impressionists.
The imagery on Athenian black- and red-figure vases offers a window into ancient Greek culture. The themes depicted were wide-ranging and often reflected the values, beliefs, and daily life of the Greeks. Common Themes: Mythological Scenes: Many vases featured depictions of gods, goddesses, and heroes from Greek mythology. Scenes from the lives ...
