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Greek Hydria depicting an auletris, two dancers playing
Greek pottery with red figures. Hydria depicting an auletris, two dancers playing zills and other doing acrobatics in a house of heteras. After auletris, a man leaning on his staff, raising his hand. Attica. 440 BC. National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain
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1. Title: Auletris and Dancers: A Glimpse into Ancient Greek Entertainment from the Attic Hydria, 440 BC This red-figure Attic hydria, dated to 440 BC, offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Greek entertainment and daily life. The central scene depicts an auletris, a female musician playing a large flute, accompanied by two dancers. One dancer is shown playing zills, or cymbals, while the other performs acrobatics, showcasing the diverse range of artistic expressions during this period. The auletris, dressed in a chiton and himation, holds her flute in her left hand and raises her right hand in a gesture of musical direction. Her expression is focused and intense, emphasizing the importance of her role as the lead musician in this performance. The two dancers, dressed in short chitons, display their agility and grace, with one balancing on the other's hands in an acrobatic pose. To the right of the central scene, a man in a himation and chiton, leaning on a staff, observes the performance. His age and attire suggest that he may be a patron or a wealthy patron of the arts, enjoying the entertainment provided by the heteras, or courtesans, in their house. This hydria, now housed in the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid, Spain, provides a unique window into ancient Greek culture and the arts during the 5th century BC. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the red-figure technique bring the scene to life, transporting us back in time and allowing us to appreciate the rich artistic heritage of the ancient Greeks.
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