Note also the sense of balance achieved by the positions of each of the characters. The structure is very much linear, with the outside figures on each frieze directing attention to the main action. It is framed above by stylised lotus and palmette chain, and below by a tongue pattern. The effect of this is to direct the attention of the viewer to the neck where the frieze is. The arrow Apollo (to the right of Hector) holds will eventually kill Achilles.Ħ Composition Body of the vase is almost completely black: there is a small band of rays near the base. Hector has already been wounded, hence his stance. The fact that they are both nude confirms their heroic status: mortals would have been armoured!ĥ Side B: Achilles fighting Hector, watched by their respective patron deities, Athena and Apollo. We can tell that Memnon is in trouble because his mother is grasping her hair. Achilles' cheek guard is down, Memnon's is up. Memnon's has a bull blazon, a sword in his hand and another in his scabbard. Achilles shield has an armband, hand grips and 4 tassels.

You should consider the contrasts between the two as we progress.ģ Comparisons / Contrasts with the Kleophrades Painter Hydria include:ġ) Only four figures on each side 2) Greater amount of free space 3) Two distinct (though related) scenes 4) Linear structure (cf pyramidal)Ĥ Subject matter Side A: Achilles fighting Memnon from Ethiopia, watched by their respective mothers, Thetis and Eos.

The subject of the illustration on side B is the same as the previous one -The Trojan War - but it is dealt with in a very different way. Height: 65 cms Subject: Side A: Achilles fighting Memnon of Ethiopia Side B: Achilles fighting Hector the Trojan. He is named from an amphora which he painted, and which is now held in West Berlin. BERLIN PAINTER - VOLUTE KRATER'- Presentation transcript:Ģ Date: BC Type: Volute Krater - Red-figure Potter: Unknown Painter: 'Berlin Painter'.

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