On April 27 2013, an Attic black figure amphora was discovered in an excavation site near the Ancient city of Corinth. Made in the late 5th century BCE, this primary source gives us an understanding of the activities performed by Ancient Greeks during their daily lives.
Greek pottery has many functions which makes these pots useful as household items. The most common type of Greek pot is an amphora, meaning “to carry on both sides”. It is evident that amphora’s can be carried on both sides at they have handles making it easier to move them around. As well as this, Amphora’s were commonly used for storing, transporting, serving and carrying large amounts of liquids such as water, wine and oil as well as foods like olives. Amphora’s can also show wealth or victory depending on what substance is in the pot and the design on the outside. …show more content…
The design painted on the amphora is black figure but is also called Panathenaic. Panathenaic amphorae are given to the winner of the stadion foot race, the most respected and prestigious event in the Panathenaic Games. These games were very important to the Ancient Athenians as it was a religious festival honouring the goddess Athena, the patron God of Athens. The winner of the stadion also received sacred olive oil placed in the amphora as olives represented victory. Also, under the base of the amphora are the words ‘Sophilos made this.’ Most amphorae are unsigned but this amphora is because Greek children were taught to read and write at a young age. Therefore, it is evident that this black figure Panathenaic amphora had a great significance to Ancient Athenian culture.
In conclusion, Greek Pottery is a primary source describing life in Ancient Greece. Amphora’s were the most common type of pot showing cultural and religious beliefs. Therefore, Greek Pottery is an important tool in finding historical information on Ancient Greek
Greek pottery has many functions which makes these pots useful as household items. The most common type of Greek pot is an amphora, meaning “to carry on both sides”. It is evident that amphora’s can be carried on both sides at they have handles making it easier to move them around. As well as this, Amphora’s were commonly used for storing, transporting, serving and carrying large amounts of liquids such as water, wine and oil as well as foods like olives. Amphora’s can also show wealth or victory depending on what substance is in the pot and the design on the outside. …show more content…
The design painted on the amphora is black figure but is also called Panathenaic. Panathenaic amphorae are given to the winner of the stadion foot race, the most respected and prestigious event in the Panathenaic Games. These games were very important to the Ancient Athenians as it was a religious festival honouring the goddess Athena, the patron God of Athens. The winner of the stadion also received sacred olive oil placed in the amphora as olives represented victory. Also, under the base of the amphora are the words ‘Sophilos made this.’ Most amphorae are unsigned but this amphora is because Greek children were taught to read and write at a young age. Therefore, it is evident that this black figure Panathenaic amphora had a great significance to Ancient Athenian culture.
In conclusion, Greek Pottery is a primary source describing life in Ancient Greece. Amphora’s were the most common type of pot showing cultural and religious beliefs. Therefore, Greek Pottery is an important tool in finding historical information on Ancient Greek