Drawing in The Style of Ancient Greeks


Create your own Red or Black Figures
 
Student Work

 

You will be creating a drawing in the style of Ancient Greek Vase Paintings. The Ancient Greeks would create beautiful images on their pottery in black and red colors. They painted mythical scenes and stories in a very particular style.

Your Task

1- Find a picture you would like to make. Check out the first link. Try and select a really unique picture. Copy the image and paste it into a word document.

2- Then, find out the story behind the image. Then, cut and paste or type the information in the same word document as your picture. Be careful to only take up on page of information.

Make sure you answer all of these questions.

A. When was your vase painted, and where?

B.Who is in your painting?

C. Are there any myths about your character? If so, describe the myth?

D. What is the purpose of the character or scene?

E. Are there any interesting designs or textures on your vase? Describe them.

F. What style is the vase you selected? How can you tell just from looking at it?

Please share any more information on your artwork.


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