![]() This style of painting was the dominant style in Greece and Athens and replaced black figure vase painting in around a century. This style of painting continued to be used until around the Third Century BCE. Red-figure vase painting is known as one of the most important styles of painting that hailed from the Greek city of Athens, beginning around 520 BCE. One immediately notices that the kylix is an extremely sturdy and powerful piece of pottery. This background colouring is derived from a type of clay that is used to make the kylix. This describes figures that are portrayed on the Psykter in black on a red background. It may be compared with the Greek Psykter, that was a wine cooler and which used a technique that was known as black figuring. The Kylix is round in shape and was probably used for storing food. The Greek and Roman cultures had exquisite pieces of art in their curriculum and one of the most famous of the artists was Euphronios whose workshop was constantly on the lookout for talented artists to produce such works. The terracotta material lends itself to beautiful work, especially in the way it is portrayed. ![]() Upon viewing it closely, it appears to be in very good condition, and there is not much proof regarding its age since it is practically brand new. The Red-Figured Kylix with Athlete is typical of the Greek terracotta pottery produced during this period. ![]()
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