Which sentence correctly describes black-figure Greek vases?

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The artists used a fine brush to paint the details of the figures.

The artists used a fine brush to paint the details of the figures.

Artists painted the figures with slip and then carved the details with a stylus.

Artists painted the figures with slip and then carved the details with a stylus.

The vases have a black slip background with red figures painted on top.

The vases have a black slip background with red figures painted on top.

The artists created the images using red and black oil paint.

1 answer

The correct sentence that describes black-figure Greek vases is:

Artists painted the figures with slip and then carved the details with a stylus.

In black-figure pottery, artists applied a black slip to the vase and then used a pointed tool to incise details, revealing the red clay beneath.