Art Work Analysis: VUW Classics 1957
Art Work Analysis
My choice was VUW Classics 1957.1. This vase can be identified as an amphora as it has two upright handles joint to the body and a neck narrower than the body. Amphorae are usually used for carrying wine or storing oil. This particular Amphora is used for wine; this conclusion can be deducted from the vase’s decoration. Common people at symposia would have used this to drink wine; simple wares were used for everyday household purposes. We know that the vase was used regularly because the inside is painted black, which makes it look more aesthetically pleasing and it also increased the life of the vase.
On the vase we see four satyrs carrying one woman each. Satyrs can be related back to Dionysus, the god of wine, …show more content…
This shows they are wild animals; men depicted usually have their hair tied up in a neat ponytale. Incising is used to help depict the satyr’s beards and wild hair; it is rough which makes them look like they are disheveled and unkempt. An attempt at incising the satyrs legs is shown, however, there is little attempt to show musculature despite the fact that the women on their shoulders would, in reality, strain their muscles. The calf muscles are out of proportion to the rest of the satyr’s bodies; especially in Image B we see the leg become extremely thin which in reality would not support the weight of the satyr, especially with the added weight of the woman on top. On the shoulders of the satyrs the women are placed unrealistically, at an angle so the painter can show the women communicating and show their faces and peplos in a clearly defined …show more content…
In image A, observed is one woman with extra decoration. Furthermore, this extra decoration is to indicate the augmented importance of the woman, whom is most likely to be a woman of renowned importance rather than a goddess. If, however, she were a goddess increasing her size to show power would indicate this. Another theory is that she is Ariadne, wife of Dionysus, as a mortal. Ariadne is usually depicted beside Dionysus or surrounded by satyrs and/or Maenads. The woman with plain peplos’ would be the maenads that are usually around
My choice was VUW Classics 1957.1. This vase can be identified as an amphora as it has two upright handles joint to the body and a neck narrower than the body. Amphorae are usually used for carrying wine or storing oil. This particular Amphora is used for wine; this conclusion can be deducted from the vase’s decoration. Common people at symposia would have used this to drink wine; simple wares were used for everyday household purposes. We know that the vase was used regularly because the inside is painted black, which makes it look more aesthetically pleasing and it also increased the life of the vase.
On the vase we see four satyrs carrying one woman each. Satyrs can be related back to Dionysus, the god of wine, …show more content…
This shows they are wild animals; men depicted usually have their hair tied up in a neat ponytale. Incising is used to help depict the satyr’s beards and wild hair; it is rough which makes them look like they are disheveled and unkempt. An attempt at incising the satyrs legs is shown, however, there is little attempt to show musculature despite the fact that the women on their shoulders would, in reality, strain their muscles. The calf muscles are out of proportion to the rest of the satyr’s bodies; especially in Image B we see the leg become extremely thin which in reality would not support the weight of the satyr, especially with the added weight of the woman on top. On the shoulders of the satyrs the women are placed unrealistically, at an angle so the painter can show the women communicating and show their faces and peplos in a clearly defined …show more content…
In image A, observed is one woman with extra decoration. Furthermore, this extra decoration is to indicate the augmented importance of the woman, whom is most likely to be a woman of renowned importance rather than a goddess. If, however, she were a goddess increasing her size to show power would indicate this. Another theory is that she is Ariadne, wife of Dionysus, as a mortal. Ariadne is usually depicted beside Dionysus or surrounded by satyrs and/or Maenads. The woman with plain peplos’ would be the maenads that are usually around