Poster Print : Greek Art. Greece. Skyphos (5th-4th centuries). It depicts a
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Greek Art. Greece. Skyphos (5th-4th centuries). It depicts a
Greek Art. Greece. Skyphos dated between late 5th century and early 4th century. It depicts a wedding procession. Courtship with dancer and musician playing the double flute. Ceramics with black figures on a red. National Archaeological Museum. Athens
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Celebration Ceramic Courtship Dancer Double Flute Flutist Goat Handle Instrument Musician Player Pottery Vase Skyphos Wine Cup
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Bring the rich history and culture of ancient Greece into your home or office with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a stunning Skyphos dating back to the late 5th or early 4th century. The intricately detailed design on this ancient Greek vase depicts a lively wedding procession, featuring a courtship scene with a dancer and musician playing the double flute. Add this beautiful work of art to your collection and elevate any space with its timeless allure.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning ancient Greek Skyphos, dated between the late 5th and early 4th centuries BC, is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of ancient Greece. Discovered in Greece and now housed in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, this red figure ceramic wine cup depicts a lively wedding procession, a celebration of love and unity. At the center of the scene, a dancer gracefully twirls, her flowing robe billowing around her as she performs. A musician, playing a double flute, accompanies her, his expression focused and serious as he creates the music for the occasion. A goat, a symbol of fertility and abundance, is depicted on the handle of the vase, adding to the festive atmosphere. The black figures on the red background are intricately painted, each detail carefully rendered to bring the scene to life. The artist's skill is evident in the way the figures move and interact, capturing the energy and joy of the wedding procession. The use of red figure technique, where the figures are painted in silhouette against the red background, was a popular artistic style in ancient Greece during this period. This technique allowed for greater detail and expressiveness in the depiction of the figures, making it an ideal choice for capturing the lively scene of a wedding procession. This ancient Greek Skyphos is not only a beautiful work of art, but also a window into the past, offering a glimpse into the customs and traditions of ancient Greek society. Its intricate details and vibrant colors continue to captivate and inspire, making it a treasured piece of historical art.
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