Figures in Red: Red-figure technique in ancient vase painting

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2 жыл бұрын

In this five-minute animated video, journey back to the 6th-century BCE workshop of the Athenian master Andokides and witness an ancient artist’s moment of creative ingenuity. For generations Athenian vase painters had employed black-figure technique, in which the figure is painted in a mixture of clay and water called slip and details are incised with a sharp tool.
At some point-we don't know precisely when or why-a vase painter had the idea to reverse the scheme, leaving the figures the color of the clay and painting details with a brush. We now call this red-figure technique. Learn how ancient vase painters created vases in both styles and marvel at the technical virtuosity of the multi-step firing process that contributed to their distinctive, high-contrast look.

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@user-op6jx8tb3y 4 ай бұрын

I showed this to multiple classes of elementary students, and every single class begged to see it a second time! I heard many kids comment that it was "relaxing." The animation is beautifully done and the story was compelling. Please make more!

@karlarden6260 2 ай бұрын

At 2:08, this lovely animation features the Song of Seikilios, the oldest extant piece of music on earth. Bloody beautiful.

@nataliajosefson9576 Жыл бұрын

Animated videos like this are the best way to perceive information and spark interest. Thanks, MFA team!

@khalidalali186 8 ай бұрын

More of this please! Thanks 🙏

@clarajung3124 Жыл бұрын

this is sooo good made and soo underated omg!!!!!!!!!!

@jeannerose1970 Жыл бұрын

I have a test on this, you saved me :,)

@protyaychakraborty4108 Жыл бұрын

This was found in Indus Valley Civilization, India as well

@johnbooth1110 10 ай бұрын

yes 1500 years earlier.

@Julierue 2 жыл бұрын

I wanna see one IRL 😀

@DavidAmster 2 жыл бұрын

They are amazing to see…do you have a museum near you?

@Julierue 2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidAmster many. I’m sure I’ve seen them since I spent most of my youth at the MFA in Boston; I just loved this video so much that I was looking for something other than an animation 😉

@DavidAmster 2 жыл бұрын

@@Julierue Ok, great. The collection in Boston is amazing, and next time you go to the Met…omg! :)

@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын

Vase becomes a square and has one Dred on the right of the square, don't call me bastard next time 😂

@arturdornellesferreira Жыл бұрын

Why did yall make the ceramist such a hunk 😫😫

@NIGHTGUYRYAN Жыл бұрын

hahahaha

@velstadtvonausterlitz2338 3 ай бұрын

🙄

@bw00_10 Күн бұрын

NASTYYYYY 😭😭😭😭😭😭

@marcbenoit3660 2 жыл бұрын

civ 6 music

@dmitryvasko6541 5 ай бұрын

civ 5 maybe?

@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын

Ancient aka prehistoric alligator no?

@Mithraschosen 8 ай бұрын

Common to what?✝

@Dr.Yalex. 2 жыл бұрын

Everything in Ancient Greece was "stolen" from Egypt. Including ceramics κερᾰμεύς (kerameús, “potter”) has a cognate in Mycenaean Greek (16th to 12th centuries BC, before the Dorian Invasion), Linear B 𐀐𐀨𐀕𐀄 (ke-ra-me-u /kerameus/) of the same meaning. The Mycenaean language is preserved in Linear B writing, which consists of about 200 syllabic signs and logograms. Since Linear B was derived from Linear A, the script of an undeciphered Minoan language, the sounds of Mycenaean are not fully represented. Minoan Crete in turn, was like a "northern colony" of Egypt for a thousand years... (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycenaean_Greek)

@DavidAmster 2 жыл бұрын

Well… “stolen” is a big word. All cultures imitate aspects of other cultures they come in contact with. The Greeks certainly admired and imitated Egyptian art, but they also created much art that was quite different and original. I agree that it’s important to understand what aspects come from or were influenced by another culture, but saying that’s “stealing” doesn’t seem right, to me, at least.

@Dr.Yalex. 2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidAmster Hi, well, lol, actually in this case it is not "a big word"... As is with Christopher Columbus and his "peaceful" discoveries and land acquisitions in the new world ... the Greek "masters" stole everything they COULD steal from the ancient Egyptians. And so did the Christians - "Jesus etc., all Egyptian stories... FYI, As the Library of Alexandria was destroyed in the 300+ ad (sorry forgot the exact date of Christian destruction of most of the library's contents) ... what we know nowadays are in actuality texts from the Middle Ages, not the originals of any of the Greeks... that is a fact. So yes, everything was STOLEN by the Greek "masters" LOL. . Bitch at who 's done it... not at the messenger 😅🤣🥰

@Dr.Yalex. 2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidAmster sorry, 🖖 as usual, I "slightly" over-reacted in my initial reply to you. Ok,... what was "original" and "different" in your opinion. I did go to your YT channel, I comprehend your interests/perspectives... If we begin with Minoan Culture - a colony of Egypt, ruled by females, Snake and Bee handlers/priestesses... who also employed low voltage electricity in rituals... let's look at the dress code of males /females... North of Crete was Thera (Santorini Volcano) also practicing same culture as Minoans... also a continuation of Egypt or as known back then the " 'Kom-maat" - Earth Mother. After Santorini volcano blew up, circa 1750 BC.,... came the Mycenaeans... more of a male culture, but was quickly incorporated into the older female oriented Minoan or the "'Koefte"culture.. Military was always kept separately, there were no "kings" just commanders/protectors... but the ruling was female. The Arrival of The Dorians happened next in Greece...they were also was greatly incorporated into the existing culture... and so on till 4th century AD... Persepolis (350BC) also falls into the category of "sole from Egypt" and though they also added a bit to it... they re-used what they found. The Romans re-used what they got from the Greeks ... but, in all of North/East-Mediterranean Culture it has been forgotten and over-written that the origins of it all are in Egypt...Christianity and the Bible included. The Jews. Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Russians, Germans, etc., etc., are using and re-using what was originally African Egyptian... A f r I c a n ... N e g r o s -- are the rightful owners of those stories and cultures... that fact is NOT widely known nor openly discussed... history is still being white-washed. I find that fact to be disgusting. Thank all... Live long and Prosper, my friend.

@MrDchristop 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dr.Yalex. I am sure that there were civilizations before the Ancient Aegyptians themselves. Summerites etc etc. Have you been to Aegypt? Have you been to Athens? The exhibitions in the Museums both in Cairo and in Athens are very different. How can you say that the Greeks stole anything. The is no parthenogenesis in Art (look up the word). It sound to me that you are preoccupied.

@Dr.Yalex. 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDchristop Hello there! FYI, there were no "civilizations" before ancient Egypt. Sumerians were a colony of Egypt -- yes, laugh if you like. FYI, Writing developed first in Egypt... not Mesopotamia. (Look up the time periods) No need for me to look up words. I thank you for your input. No, I'm not pre-occupied, lol, sorry it sounded so to you, hmm... maybe your religion issues are the cause, do check it out....there is knowledge and then there is "knowledge"... the choice is ours. I chose the "scientific" approach. Yes, I. have been to Egypt, and to Athens, and have been all over Europe, west and East... have you?