Red-figure pottery

Red-figure pottery is a style of ancient Greek ceramic decoration that emerged around the late 6th century BCE. Unlike its predecessor, black-figure pottery, where figures were painted in black against a red background, red-figure pottery features red figures on a black background. This technique allowed for greater detail and flexibility in depicting human forms, clothing, and intricate scenes. Artists used fine brushwork to create images, achieving more realistic expressions and movement. Red-figure pottery became highly popular for its aesthetic appeal and is significant in the study of ancient Greek art, culture, and daily life.