Ancient Greek Pottery Flashcards
1
Q
What were ancient greek cups made from?
A
Clay
2
Q
What were large cups used for?
A
Cooking and storing food
3
Q
What were small cups used for?
A
To eat and drink from
4
Q
What were decorations like at first?
A
Simple made up of lines and grooves
5
Q
What were later Ancient greek designs like?
A
More intricate designs made up from zigzag patterns and geometric shapes
6
Q
What type of clay did ancient greeks use?
A
Iron-rich clay
7
Q
What did potters from Athens and Corinth use?
A
Slip to paint their pots while the clay was still soft
8
Q
What pots that had large and open tops used for?
A
For mixing water and wine
9
Q
What feature did cups for pouring have?
A
Long narrow necks and handles at the top to make pouring easier
10
Q
What were small and delicate jars used for?
A
For perfume and sacred oils
