Tag: black_figure_pottery
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10 Greek Pottery Details
The pottery of ancient Greece has provided us with some of the most distinctive pottery shapes and striking decoration from antiquity. This collection begins with the Minoans whose love of the sea and flowing, vibrant forms can be seen on the famous Marine Style askos. In the archaic period geometric designs gained popularity until designers…
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Paint It Black? Understanding Black Figure Pottery
Welcome to our third post on AHEtc! This week we welcome Ancient History Encyclopedia Editor Ms. Karen Barrett-Wilt. Karen is a freelance editor, writer, and blogger who loves to tap into her inner history nerd at AHE. She holds a BA in English, an MA in the History of Art (focusing on Medieval and Islamic…
