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What type of pot is this?
A Volute Krater
Who painted this pot?
The Berlin Painter
When was this pot made?
490-480 BC (Early 5th century)
What aesthetic features are apart of the potās composition?
The majority of the pot has been painted black which to some is very minimalist and pleasing but it could also be argued that it draws the attention away from the central narrative.
The figures from the central narrative stand on the shoulder of the pot
Techne of the intricately drawn geometric meander pattern on the lip and repeating palmettes beneath it
Intricacy of the ivy pattern on the handles
Jagged tooth pattern
How is Athene Portrayed?
She is characterised by her helmet, spear and aegis
Her hand reaches forward in a gesture of support towards Achilles drawing attention to the central battle e.g. long intricate fingers, curve of her aegis
Depth seen in the folds of her aegis coming down over her arm
Transparency over her right leg creates movement and depth
Billowing aegis flowing behind her
Pose creates artistic balance with the figure to the right
How is Achilles portrayed?
Comfortable twist in body through asymmetric pectorals and obliques
Movement in his action pose e.g. front foot planted, knees bent, bold advance
Determined facial expression shows emotion e.g. tight lips, alert eyes, set chin
His sword is clearly placed on his left hip, a sign of techne
How is Hektor portrayed? How can we tell he is loosing?
Oblique muscles in stomach and pectorals creates a natural twist in the upper torso
Use of diluted slip in the blood pouring from his chest wound and leg creates a violent and emotive image of war
The intricate detail of his fingers having a loose grip on his shield contrasts Achilles strong grip
His rear leg is buckling, his arms are wide open, he on the back foot literally and metaphorically
He is leaning backwards falling into retreat, he is doomed to die
How is Apollo portrayed?
He is characterised by his bow and arrow- his figure balances out Athena on the other side
Blonde hair created through diluted slip
Depth show through deep folds at the hem of his drapery, it is loose as it wraps around him
Defined rib cage and pectorals
Transparency showing his back leg as it stretches against the fabric
Turning to departā¦Hektor is beyond his help
What is significant about Apollos arrow?
His arrow is parallel to Hektor spear ā Perhaps a gesture of supportā OR is he showing the arrow to Achilles foreshadowing his death from an arrow shot by Paris but guided by Apollo
What is significant about the narratives composition?
The pot is made up of contrasting diagonals e.g. the diagonals of Hektor and Achilles spears, the diagonal of Athenaās spear and aegis, the diagonal of Apollos arrow
The central focus is where the spear of Achilles touches Hektors which is the only point of contact within the frieze
What scene is depicted on the reverse of the pot?
Achilles versus Memnon with Thetis and Eros (dawn), their mothers
How is Memnon portrayed? How is this different to the portrayal of Hektor?
He is on the offensive which juxtaposes Hektors defensive. He is advancing sword drawn e.g. non vertical spine and shoulder blades, Ā¾ buttocks
What does Woodford say about this pot?
āhe has used the lip as a field for a virtuoso display of red-figure ornamentā
āThe anatomy of figures in action had been mastered
What does Pedley say about this pot?
āThree-quarter views of faces and feet increase the sense of depthā