Greek Vases in the British Museum
Description
The vases of ancient Greece-from the first handmade pottery to the characteristic black- and red-figure vases of Athens-provide important clues to Greek art and life. Drawing on the British Museum's world-famous collection, this program documents the history of Greek vases from 6000 BC to the 4th century BC and the techniques employed to create them; investigates the design and function of various vase shapes; and examines how myths, legends, and the themes of life, war, work, play, birth, and death were illustrated.
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31 min
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Date of Publication
[2013], c1999
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Films on Demand
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