CLASSICS 2B03 Lecture 10: Lecture 10 - Sept 27
2 Oct 2016
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Protocorinthian and proto-attic (athens) styles of pottery produced. The 2 dominant pottery types produced at this time. Most constructive, best quality of greek pottery. Vase painting and other forms of arts are influenced by near-eastern culture. Motifs reflect those used by eastern cultures - thanks to moment of 8th century expansion. The influence of this contact began to shape greek art. Lead producer of pottery in 7th century greece = corinth (prime mover in expansion of. Greek world) - set up colonies all over greek world. Key producer of pottery for trade with other cultures. Location of corinth allowed them to move easily from east to west - advantage in terms of expeditions. Corinthians realized there was money to be made in allowing access. Diolkos : roadway for ships - they would slide the ship over land across facilitating trade routes - charged a fee. Repeated patterns: animals (real and mythical) human figures, floral and.
