Object 6 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the object
A
Red-figure pelike (storage jar)
2
Q
Who is the artist
A
The phiale painter
3
Q
What is the date
A
C.450 bc
4
Q
What is the location
A
Museum of fine art, Boston
5
Q
What is the significance
A
A painting which shows tragic actors or chorus members getting into costumes
6
Q
Are the actors/ chorus members playing men or women
A
Women - even though not painted in white
7
Q
What is a chiton
A
Long robe
8
Q
What is a himation
A
Cloak- however not depicted on the vase so not useful in this vase
9
Q
What is the kothornoi
A
Soft boot that enable movement and less sound
10
Q
What does the gapping mouth suggest
A
That they are wearing masks
11
Q
What is on the floor
A
A mask
12
Q
What is the man on the right wearing
A
Chiton
13
Q
What is the figure on the right putting on
A
Kothornoi
