Black Figure Vases
Archaic Attic black-figure vases, their painters, styles, and decoration.
Amphora
Glossary definition of amphora.
Glossary definition of amphora.
Black Figure
Short explanation of black figure vases.
Short explanation of black figure vases.
Hydria
Glossary definition of hydria.
Glossary definition of hydria.
AMPHORAS Project Description
Amphoras are pointed, two-handled storage containers used primarily to hold wine and oil. Amphora Project is collecting all available data on amphoras.
Amphoras are pointed, two-handled storage containers used primarily to hold wine and oil. Amphora Project is collecting all available data on amphoras.
Black Figure Technique
Explains the steps involved in creating black-figure vases and names the major painters.
Explains the steps involved in creating black-figure vases and names the major painters.
Black-Figure Vases
Eleven black-figure vases from the David M. Robinson Collection, including: amphora depicting Herakles dropping boar on Eurystheus in pithos, a hydria by the Acheloos Painter, an amphora from the Princeton Painter circle, and a Siana cup by the Sandal Painter.
Eleven black-figure vases from the David M. Robinson Collection, including: amphora depicting Herakles dropping boar on Eurystheus in pithos, a hydria by the Acheloos Painter, an amphora from the Princeton Painter circle, and a Siana cup by the Sandal Painter.