HINTS FOR DISCUSSION ON VASE PAINTINGS

(Some points also applicable to sculpture)

(a)	Shape and function of the vase.
(b)	Technique - BF, RF, White Ground, 'Bilingual'."
(c)	Identification of the scene - mythological or everyday.
(d)	Comparison with other known works
(e)	Grouping of figures - peaceful? Violent? Why?
(f)	Expression of emotion - eyes, f:ace, etc.
(g)	Poses - frontal, sideways, three-quarters - forshortened? Twisted?
(h)	Drapery - folds = stiff? Flat? Sharply zigzagged? Does drapery help general effect? - Internal or just on the surface?
(i)	The overall effect and atmosphere of the vase - dignified? Lively? Erotic'? etc. How is the effect achieved? Subject -matter will affect its treatment (especially applicable to architecture and sculpture).
(j)	Date? - Evidence from the above points?
	c550BC -> 520BC = BFV
	c520BC -> = RFV
	c450BC (especially) = White ground

 

Discussion about the date is far more important than just a brief mention of possible/probable date.

Important Artists

• BFV - Sophilos; Amasis Painter, Lydos; Exekias; Psiax; Andocides Painter
• (also 'Bilinguals').
• RFT - Oltos and Epictetos (c520-500);
• Euphronios and Euthymides; Onesimos and Sosias Painter; Cleophrades Painter and Berlin Painter (500 -> 470BC);
• Douris and Brygos Painter; Sotades Painter (c460BC).