greek vases essay
- An introduction to the findspots of most ancient Greek vases and the debate about whether they originated in Greece or in Italy.
- An overview of the chronology of the Bronze Age on the Greek mainland and a brief discussion of the major pottery styles at this time.
- A discussion of the main appendages added to ancient Greek vessels in the process of production.
- An overview of the two main types of tripod cauldrons in ancient Greece.
- A basic introduction to ancient Greeks' wining and dining habits and the vessels associated with them.
- A discussion of public dining in ancient Greece and, specifically, ancient Athens.