Exekias: A Formal Analysis Of Ceramic

A formal Analysis of Ajax and achiles Playing a game,which medium is Ceramic,has a height of cm 61.1; and a diameter mouth of cm 27.8. The Art piece shows Achilles and Ajax in armour intent on playing with dice or the game of morra, according to an old interpretation.The amphora is considerted one of the most refined products of the black-figure style, having details and decorations of the clothes engraved with calligraphic care.This ceramist captures the moment when the two heroes, lay down there are to play a game. what you see is both men ready for battle taking a moment to be intently engaged on the problem at hand that is before them on the gaming board. The artist Exekias has linked the game with the war raging outside. The refinery of both the equipment and garneshments these soldiers wear and the overall execution itself, by that great black-figure painter Exekias, is overwhelmly notable. In my opinion, for the artist to be able to capture the intensity of the two warriors concentration on their game mimics ,the intensity and tremendous focus of the artist at work in creating of exquisite patterns.
Images that are simple but convey a deeper meaning when it studied in a more analytical way.Other Greek art work is conveyed a little differently. Red Figure techniques, which is suminuler to black figure which consisted of an oxidizing stage, air was allowed into the kiln, turning the whole vase the color of the clay.Painted vases during that time were often made in specific shapes for specific daily uses—storing and transporting wine and foodstuffs (amphora), drawing water (hydria), drinking wine or water (kantharos or kylix), and so on—and for special, often ritual occasions, such as pouring libations (lekythos) or carrying water for the bridal bath