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Greek Vase-Painting, an introduction
Made of terracotta, these ancient pots were fashioned into a variety of shapes, then painted with liquid clay.
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Ancient Greek vase production and the black-figure technique
From heroes and gods to everyday life, ancient Greek pottery depicted a variety of subjects.
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Making Greek vases
Ancient potters prepared clay, threw vases, oversaw firing, and either added decoration or employed vase-painters.