Vase Traditions

Question 1

Corinthian Miniaturist

Answer 1

Aims
- Portray a narrative
- Use of many small scenes

Question 2

Grand Style

Answer 2

Aims
- One large scene
- Emphasis on creating mood
- Use of composition

Question 3

Pioneer Tradition

Answer 3

Aims
- As the first red figure vases they focused on anatomical and emotional realism
- How slip can be used to show muscular details

Improvments
- Red figure was created by painting the background and the details of the figure
- Striations
- Proportional figures
- Individuality
- Able to create curves
- No 3/4 pose

Question 4

Mannerist

Answer 4

Aims
- Over-dramatisation
- Over-theatricality
- Trying to identify nuances of human anatomy

Influence
Marble Sculpture
- ‘Severe style faces’ (No facial expression)
- Contrapposto Pose
Fresco Painters
- Polygnatos
- Polhanton Composition (Triangular, Graceful)
Rock Painters
- Mikon
- Geographical markers
Theatre
- Over-exaggeration of pose