Red-figure technique The red-figure technique for figure and other decoration on vases involves the painting of outline, with linear detail, and the background filled with black. The technique disappears before the end of the 4th century BC. Red-figure technique A relief line is used on the earlier vases, and varying thicknesses of paint lent an illusion of texture. Preliminary work could involve rough sketches, perhaps in charcoal, which just bruise the surface of the vase, and a broad band outlining the figures. Red-figure technique It was invented in Athens about 525 BC, perhaps inspired by other arts in which figures are set against a dark background. They appear to have been a close-knit group, naming each other on their vases They were competitive rivaling one another in their attempts to depict naturalistic bodies in challenging poses. Pioneer Group First painters realize the potential of the new red figure technique invented ca. Height: 46 cm Diameter at neck 55cm Subject: Side A: Herakles vs Antaios Side B: Flute Recital Height: 46 cm Diameter.'- Presentation transcript:Įuphronius Calyx Krater Vase: Calyx Krater Potter & Painter: Euphronios signed Date: 510 - 500 B.C. Euphronius Calyx Krater Vase: Calyx Krater Potter & Painter: Euphronios signed Date: 510 - 500 B.C. Presentation on theme: 'Euphronius & The Pioneers.

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