Pottery: Red Figure of C6th [c515-500] Flashcards
When and who painted the Three Men Carousing Amphora?
Euthymides
c510-500
What is the story of the Three Men Carousing Amphora?
“an unedifying scene from everyday life”-woodford
What are the observations , specifically the central focus, of the Three Men Carousing Amphora?
“brilliantly drawn” (Woodford) legs in profile and head, no impossible twist due to: non-vertical spine, asymmetric shoulder blades, three-quarter buttocks, billowing cloak of central figure
What is the compositional structure of the Three Men Carousing Amphora?
Central focus- man with his back to us flanked by two of his friends. Have different poses for symmentry.
What artistic observations can be seen in the Three Men Carousing Amphora?
Internal markings/beard =much easier to see, different brushes, dancing, Intricate folds at hem = depth, Cloak clearly over arm = depth
What is the story on the other side of the three men carousing?
Hector arming for battle, Hektor fastens his corselet over hisshort tunic, to the left, his father Priam looks on, to the right, Hekabe (his mother) hands him his helmet as she holds his spear
What artistic observations can be seen, in hector arming story, on the Three Men Carousing Amphora?
Drapery to show depth: Irregular folds, realistic feel by wrapping around figures, different materials. Priam’s shield and staff for symmetry and Hectors legs asymmetrical
When and who painted the Herakles fighting the Amazons volute krater?
Euphronios
c510-500
What is the story of Herakles fighting the Amazons volute krater?
In the generation before the Trojan War, Herakles led an expedition against the Amazons, a tribe of warrior maidens from the east, dedicated to their war effort.
“The mayhem of pitched battle” (Gardner)
What is the compositional structure for Herakles fighting the Amazons volute krater?
“Rich and complicated”, M+S and Woodford
The central focus is Herakles, advancing menacingly
Full range of attributes at the expense of realism (bow held with one hand), Intricate detail of lionskin, advancing forward, impact on muscles of his torso, Position of his sword on his far hip.
What artistic observations can be seen in the surrounding characters on the left in Herakles fighting the Amazons volute krater?
To the left Greek warrior, Telamon, his legs - one = profile and the other = frontal and receding into the pot, creating 3d depth.
Further left is fallen warrior with no feel for body under balances fallen warrior in centre, more depth, fills space, similar leg pose.
What artistic observations can be seen in the surrounding characters on the right in Herakles fighting the Amazons volute krater?
Two (of three) Amazons rigidly in step, attempt to create variety with Helmets/shields.
Warrior with the bow has same 2D stripy jumpsuit
partly in step.
When and who painted the Herakles and Antaios Calyx Krater?
Euphronios
c515-510BC
What is the story of Herakles and Antaios Calyx Krater?
Antaios was a giant son of gaia; when in contact with earth, he was strong. Herakles wanted to get by him, but to defeat him, he had to lift him off the ground and strangle him.
What artistic observations can be seen in Herakles and Antaios Calyx Krater?
Herakles and Antaios heads.
Balanced by bodies of two warriors and by the women standing on the side.
What artistic observations are depicted in Herakles in the Herakles and Antaios Calyx Krater?
“the violent clash” (M+S)
well groomed = civilised, tensed legs about to spring into
action and lift his opponent
What artistic observations are depicted in Antaios in the Herakles and Antaios Calyx Krater?
shaggy hair = barbaric, grimacing with effort muscular torso, arms: one is grappling, but the other is “limp” [Boardman], the uncouth giant, eyes
rolling, teeth bared’ hair and beard wild”[Boardman]
What artistic observations are depicted in women in the Herakles and Antaios Calyx Krater?
Women reaching out, balance / filling space creation of depth.
