Euphronios' calyx krater

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1. When was the vase made? How large was it? Why is it so called?

Date=c. Size= cm
calyx = the of a flower, hence a -shaped krater


2. What is the subject of this painting?

wrestling with the giant


3. What is Euphronios' claim to fame?

He is regarded as the greatest of "The ", a loose association of early figure artists, renowned for their interest in the depiction of human and movement:

* precise use of lines defines the anatomical details of the contestants, especially the stressed

* : the depiction of objects in such a way that they appear to into the distance [N.B. not fully understood or systematized until the Classical period] e.g the giant's right

* : depiction of a body with one section around while the other part remains upright e.g the giant's right

* figures to attempt to give a dimensional effect e.g. the two smaller figures are placed the contestants, therefore appearing to be further

* the : the women wear rather than the shapeless of the black figure vases. Folds of drapery are therefore freer, and there is strict patterning as they fall into bunches of zigzags giving the impression of

* interest: the giant grimaces in - in contrast to the depiction of scenes by black figure artists", a loose association of early figure artists, renowned for their interest in the depiction of human and movement.