Medea's Escape Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of vase is it?
A
Calyx krater
2
Q
What’s the date?
A
400 BCE
3
Q
When was Medea performed?
A
431 BCE
4
Q
What does the vase show?
A
jason bare-chested like a hero- contrasts with tragic costume conventions. Artist heightened intensity by making Jason and Medea’s eyes meet. Shows the use of the mechane and ekkyklema. Differs from Euripides’ play which has no furies or dragons in it
