Greek Art and Architecture - Resources on ancient Greek Art
Resources on ancient Greek art, sculpture, and architecture.
Pottery Types
Pottery containers decorated on the outside are common in the ancient world. The Greeks, particularly Athens, standardized certain styles, perfected their techniques and painting styles, and sold their wares throughout the Mediterranean. Here are some of the basic types of Greek pottery vases, jugs, and other vessels.
Pottery containers decorated on the outside are common in the ancient world. The Greeks, particularly Athens, standardized certain styles, perfected their techniques and painting styles, and sold their wares throughout the Mediterranean. Here are some of the basic types of Greek pottery vases, jugs, and other vessels.
Red-Figure Vases in Greek Art
A collection of photos of red-figure vases by famous Greek painters.
A collection of photos of red-figure vases by famous Greek painters.
Delphic Oracle - About Delphi and the Delphic Oracle
Delphi is best known as the home of the Delphic Oracle or the Pythia, a priestess of Apollo. The traditional picture is of the Pythia, in an altered state, muttering words inspired by the god, which male priests transcribed. The Pythia sat on a great bronze tripod in a spot above a crevice in rocks from which vapors rose. Before sitting, she burned laurel leaves and barley meal on the altar.
Delphi is best known as the home of the Delphic Oracle or the Pythia, a priestess of Apollo. The traditional picture is of the Pythia, in an altered state, muttering words inspired by the god, which male priests transcribed. The Pythia sat on a great bronze tripod in a spot above a crevice in rocks from which vapors rose. Before sitting, she burned laurel leaves and barley meal on the altar.