Black-figure amphoraSwing PainterNone
18.0 x 40.0 cm
Museum of Cycladic Art
Swing Painter
Discover Swing Painter, an ancient Greek black-figure vase artist known for mythological scenes, everyday life motifs, and distinctive use of color. Explore his unique style and historical significance in Attic pottery.
On the front side of the amphora, which is attributed to the Swing Painter, two Satyrs flank ivy-wreathed Dionysus. On the back is a scene of conversation between Hermes and Athena. Dionysus, as god of wine, was a fount of joy for mortals, as observed in the Iliad, soothing sorrows and bringing sleep and oblivion from everyday trials and the daily toils of labor. He was a particularly popular subject in 6th c. BC Attic vase-painting, for the decoration of vessels associated with heavy wine-bibbing (amphorae, kraters, oinochoai, kylikes). The high frequency of such scenes on Attic vases from the second half of the 6th c. BC attests to the increasing significance of the cult of Dionysus in Attica, possibly as a result of the policy of the Peisistratids, who for populist reasons sought to boost rural festivals. The idealized depictions of the Archaic period present Dionysus as aged, bearded and dressed, holding his beloved wine-cup. Incised on the base of the vase is the sign T, which was made by the potter. Such graffiti seem to have been incised after firing and referred to the price or were symbols relating to the trade of the vase. Possibly the T is a symbol of a monetary unit (T = tetrobol) and consequently denoted the price of the vase.
Sobre esta obra
- Título: Black-figure amphora
- Artista: Swing Painter
- Dimensões originais: 18.0 x 40.0 cm
- Formato: Portrait
- Estado dos direitos autorais: Sob direitos autorais
- Onde ver: Museum of Cycladic Art
- Cor principal: Rosy Brown
- Intensidade de cor: Balanced
Perguntas e Respostas
Qual é a saturação e a intensidade de "Black-figure amphora", de Swing Painter?
As cores de "Black-figure amphora", de Swing Painter apresentam uma saturação Balanced Soft com uma intensidade Balanced.
"Black-figure amphora", de Swing Painter é uma obra de arte clara ou escura?
Em termos de luminosidade percebida, "Black-figure amphora", de Swing Painter é balanced.
Como "Black-figure amphora" equilibra luz e sombra?
Os valores registrados para "Black-figure amphora", de Swing Painter são: balanced de brilho e Soft Shadow de luminância.