Attic Black Figure Neck Amphora

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by the Near Media Group

Digital image courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program

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The artist created pattern in this image with the use of

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attic black-figure technique, which is a method of decorating pottery. The artist used black slip to create the figures and details on a red clay background. The pattern is created through the repetition and placement of the black figures, which are depicted in various poses and actions. The artist also used incision to add finer details and lines to the figures, enhancing the overall pattern of the design. Additionally, the artist may have utilized the shape and curves of the amphora to create a sense of rhythm and movement in the pattern.