Question

A ceramic vase is painted black with clay-colored images of three women: one is opening a box, the center woman plays a stringed instrument, and the third holds two flutes. They wear flowing robes and crowns.
Red-Figure Amphora with Musical Scene

The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Based on their attire, playing music during leisure time is most likely a pursuit of which class of Greek citizens?
(1 point)

lower class

musical class

upper class

middle class

Answer 1

upper class

Their fine robes, crowns, and leisure activity indicate elite/wealthy citizens — music was part of aristocratic education and pastimes.