Medea's escape Flashcards
where was the Medea’s escape vase found?
Italy
Who painted the Medea’s escape vase?
the Polocoro painter
What does the Medea’s escape vase show?
the final act of Euripides play ‘Medea’ escaping from punishment by flying away on a chariot given by her grandfather, Helios
Why is the Medea’s escape vase useful?
-the first recorded use of the methane crane and can see a wheel platform
-costume stuff
Why isn’t the Medea’s escape vase useful?
-addition of furies isn’t relicts as it was only 3 ppl allowed on stage at a time
-Differences from Euripides’ play-the furies and dragons plus Medea not taking her sons-aka can’t get an accurate image of the OG play
When was the Medea’s escape vase painted?
400 BC
What was the Medea’s escape vase used for?
mixing bowl for wine and water
