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Gorgons Pursuing Perseus, Sophilos dinos, Francois vase, Dionysus and the Maenads, Achilles and Ajax Playing Dice, Dionysus Sailing on the Ocean, Hercules Feasting bilingual vase
When was the Gorgons Pursuing Perseus pot made?
600-580 BCE
Who painted the Gorgons Pursuing Perseus pot?
the Gorgon Painter
What type of pot is the Gorgons Pursuing Perseus pot?
dinos and stand
What would the Gorgons Pursuing Perseus pot have been used for?
a mixing bowl for diluting wine
How many friezes are there on the Gorgons Pursuing Perseus pot, including the stand?
14
Where is the narrative frieze on the Gorgons Pursuing Perseus pot?
at the top of the dinos
What is the central focus of the Gorgons Pursuing Perseus pot?
the two gorgons in pursuit
Is there much compositional symmetry on the Gorgons Pursuing Perseus pot?
no
What scene is depicted by the Gorgons Pursuing Perseus pot?
Perseus fleeing Medusa’s sisters after killing her
What are the names of the gorgons?
Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale
Which gods are watching in the Gorgons Pursuing Perseus pot?
Hermes and Athena
When was the Sophilos dinos made?
580-570 BCE
Who painted the Sophilos dinos?
Sophilos
How many friezes are there on the Sophilos dinos, including the stand?
9
Where is the narrative frieze on the Sophilos dinos?
at the top of the dinos
Is there compositional symmetry in the Sophilos dinos?
yes, through the figures’ waists
What scene is depicted on the Sophilos dinos?
the wedding of Peleus and Thetis
When was the Francois vase made?
c. 570 BCE
Who made the Francois vase?
Kleitias
What type of pot is the Francois vase?
volute krater
What would the Francois vase have been used for?
mixing bowl for diluting wine
How many friezes are there on the Francois vase?
14
What are the four stories on side A of the Francois vase?
Calydonian Board hunt, chariot race at Patroclus’ funeral games, wedding of Peleus and Thetis, death of Troilus
What are the four stories on side B of the Francois Vase
return of Theseus, Centauromachy, wedding of Peleus and Thetis, return of Hephaistos
What is depicted on the handles of the Francois vase?
gorgon, Artemis with wild animals, Ajax carrying Achilles
When was the Dionysus and the Maenads amphora made?
550-530 BCE
Who painted the Dionysus and the Maenads amphora?
the Amasis painter
What type of pot is the Dionysus and the Maenads amphora?
neck amphora
What would the Dionysus and the Maenads amphora have been used for?
wine storage
Is there compositional symmetry in the Dionysus and the Maenads amphora?
yes, all the characters are facing inwards
Where is the main narrative frieze on the Dionysus and Maenads amphora?
across the majority of the belly of the pot
Who is depicted on the Dionysus and the Maenads amphora?
Dionysus and two maenads on the front, Athena and Poseidon on the reverse
What story is depicted in the Dionysus and the Maenads pot?
two maenads, ritually maddened female worshippers of Dionysus, offer the god a hare and fawn they have killed
When was the Achilles and Ajax playing dice amphora made?
540-530 BCE
Who made the Achilles and Ajax Playing Dice amphora?
Exekias
What type of pot is the Achilles and Ajax Playing Dice amphora?
belly amphora
What would the Achilles and Ajax Playing Dice amphora have been used for?
wine storage
Where is the narrative frieze located on the Achilles and Ajax Playing Dice amphora?
across the shoulder and top of the belly of the pot
Is there compositional symmetry in the Achilles and Ajax Playing Dice amphora?
yes, in the spears and poses
What is the story of the Achilles and Ajax Playing Dice amphora?
during the Trojan War, Achilles and Ajax pause to play a dice game
What characters are depicted on the Achilles and Ajax Playing Dice amphora?
Achilles and Ajax on the front, Castor, Pollux, Leda, Tyndareus, and a slave on the reverse
When was the Dionysus Sailing on the Ocean cup made?
540-530 BCE
Who made the Dionysus Sailing on the Ocean cup?
Exekias
What type of pot is the Dionysus Sailing on the Ocean cup?
kylix
What would the Dionysus Sailing on the Ocean cup have been used for?
drinking cup
What form of art is the interior of the cup?
tondo
Is there compositional symmetry in the Dionysus Sailing on the Ocean cup?
yes, in the dolphins and in the warriors around the handles
What is the story in the Dionysus Sailing on the Ocean cup?
Dionysus was kidnapped by pirates, but turned the sea to wine and the sailors into dolphins
Who is depicted on the Dionysus Sailing on the Ocean cup?
Dionysus on the interior, Patroclus with Greek and Trojan warriors on the exterior
When was the Dionysus/Herakles feasting in the presence of Athena pot made?
530 - 515 BCE
Who made the Dionysus/Herakles feasting in the presence of Athena pot?
the Anodikes painter
What type of pot is the Dionysus/Herakles feasting in the presence of Athena pot?
belly amphora
Is there compositional symmetry in the Dionysus/Herakles feasting in the presence of Athena pot?
some, between Athena and Hermes’ waists and the surface of the couch
How does the figure of Athena break the composition?
her helmet and spear protrude through the pattern border
Who is depicted on the Dionysus/Herakles feasting in the presence of Athena pot?
Dionysus/Herakles, Hermes, Athena, and a slave
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