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In about 530 B.C., the red figure techniques of painting were invented in Athens. The effect is the reverse or negative of the black figure. The figures are drawn in outline while the background was painted black. This drew them into more vivid relief than the black figure. Within the outline, figure details were drawn with the brush, and not incised with engraver.
The early red figure artists still use some color on their figures but it is soon abandoned for a more simple contrast, which suits the new technique better than the old. Gone for instance is the old color differentiation of sex. This way, different textures of drapery or strength of body modeling could be rendered. The brush also encouraged more detail and realistic treatment of anatomy and attention to depiction of posture.
By the last years of the sixth century B.C., almost every vase painter of quality in Athens was committed to red figure.
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Man and Woman Dancing Lekythos Vase
This Attica Lekythos is from 510 BC. A man and woman are shown dancing. The woman is wearing a beautiful dress and elaborate headpiece. She plays the castanets. The dress may be a costume, for it is quite different from the usual tunic that women of the period are usually depicted wearing. This vase is no longer manufactured, once sold, it is gone forever. The painted details have a “recently unearthed” finish. This vase measures 23.5”H x 7”W x 7”L.
45761-1835
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Geometric Greek Vase with Horses
In the early 8th century, the artist has begun to admit figure decoration to his vases, and marks the introduction of the most fundamental element in the later tradition of Classical art, the representation of men, gods, and animals. Several warriors with horses are depicted on this Geometric Vase. The remainder of the ground is covered with varied geometric patterns, which encircle the piece at the top and bottom. Gallery quality reproduction made in Greece from terra-cotta, hand spun on the wheel, certified by the Greek Ministry with a pewter seal, and measures 9.25" x 6" x 6".
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One Vase Two Veiws
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Dionysos and Flute Player Greek Vase
Dionysos, god of wine, reclines on a couch, his wine cup in his hand, while he listens to a boy playing a double-reed flute in this red-figure kylix.
The kylix is a type of wine cup that was often very decorative so that a nice design would appear when the cup was emptied. Dionysos was a common motif on the kylix ceramics because of his association to wine. Because the shape was broad and shallow, the drinker could sip from the kylix while reclining, the usual drinking position at the ancient "symposia."
This Red Figure Dionysos and Flute Player Greek Kylix Vase is made from terracotta, in a multicolor finish.
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Artemis and Actaeon Greek Black Figure Vase
Actaeon was hunting in the woods one day with his dogs, when he chanced to come upon the virgin goddess Artemis bathing in a sacred stream. When Acteon saw her bathing, her nymph attendants tried to shield Artemis' body with their own, but she was taller and he was able to see her. Artemis was embarrassed to be seen without the protection of her clothes.
Artemis cast Acteon into the form of a deer so that he was never able to let others know that he saw Artemis naked. His hounds chased after him thinking he was just a deer. As soon as they caught up to him, they devoured him. After their gruesome meal, the dogs wandered around in the woods, howling for their lost master.
Gallery quality reproduction made in Greece from terra-cotta, hand spun on the wheel, certified by the Greek Ministry.
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Greek Charioteer Greek Black Figure Vase
As one of the most popular sports in the early Greek Olympic games, the chariot race always marked the opening of the games. It was followed by the pentathlon which consisted of running, jumping, javelin and discus throwing and wrestling. In the early 8th century, the artist has begun to admit figure decoration to his vases, and marks the introduction of the most fundamental element in the later tradition of Classical art, the representation of men, gods, and animals. A warrior and his stately horses are depicted on this Greek Charioteer Black Figure Vase
Gallery quality reproduction made in Greece from terra-cotta, hand spun on the wheel, certified by the Greek Ministry.
Not imported at this time, Future Product.
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