Athenian vase-painting

Athenian vase-painting was a highly developed art form from ancient Greece, mainly during the 6th to 5th centuries BCE. Artists decorated ceramic vessels such as cups, bowls, and vases with detailed scenes from mythology, daily life, and athletic events. These paintings used a limited color palette, primarily black figures on orange or red backgrounds, created by applying slip (a liquid clay) and then firing the pottery. Athenian vase-painting is valued for its artistry and storytelling, offering insights into ancient Greek culture, beliefs, and social practices. It remains a crucial source for understanding classical Greek civilization.