Master Vases of Ancient Greece

This Master Series lecture focuses on three exquisite ceramic vases made in Athens over 2,500 years ago. On view in the Jeppson Idea Lab from April 5 - October 1, 2017, each vase has a unique shape and is representative of one of three major Attic painting techniques. Objects Conservator at the Worcester Art Museum, Paula Artal-Isbrand, discusses how these masterpieces were shaped, decorated and then fired using an ingenious and mysterious method that potters were not able to replicate until recently. She also shares highlights of discoveries made during the lengthy conservation campaign, including finding a secret inner vessel within one of them. Amanda Reiterman, an archaeologist, brings these rich depictions to life and explains the function and relevance of these finely made objects in the context of the thriving metropolis of Athens.
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[@MarcioMouraNogueira]

❤ Thanks for your researching

[@kirkburpee]

O great work

[@AmyChappell]

Wonderful research, thank you for sharing this with the world!

[@coopart1]

Wonderful study !

[@GBHForumNetwork]

Glad you think so!

[@evangelieabs]

excellent

[@christianfrommuslim]

Excellent presentation, including details, not present in other presentations. Great and sensible insights on decorative lines. I hope their experimental insights gain widespread acceptance.
Also - I have heard that recent studies elsewhere are now suggesting that the firing process was actually split, with removal of the vase for additional preparation part way through, rather than firing all three steps at once.
Any comments on this?

[@candyman650]

10/10

[@stickermigtigger]

It would be interesting to compare the results of lines drawn by the Greeks and the American Indian potters. The Native Americans used similar hair brushes (see Maria Martinez) and also chewed grass blades to use as brushes. I'll bet there is a lot of similarities and in fact I think one would find some almost identical results between the Greek and Indian works.

[@coopart1]

I have watched this because of my own tests and experiments pertaining to ancient southwest USA pottery. I think from my test firings similar materials and firing techniques are present