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Red-Figure Skyphos with (A) Satyr and (B) Maenad LACMA AC1992.152.4 (2 of 2)

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Red-Figure Skyphos with (A) Satyr and (B) Maenad LACMA AC1992.152.4 (2 of 2)

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File:Red-Figure_Skyphos_with_(A)_Satyr_and_(B)_Maenad_LACMA_AC1992.152.4_(2_of_2).jpg ) .Description..Title.Red-Figure Skyphos with (A) Silenus and (B) Maenad (image 2 of 2)..Description..: Greece, Athens, early 5th century B.C..: Furnishings; Serviceware.: Ceramic.: Diameter including handles: 7 11/16 in. (19.5 cm); Diameter excluding handles: 5 1/2 in. (13.9 cm).: Gift of Varya and Hans Cohn (AC1992.152.4).: [greek-roman-and-etruscan-art Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art]..Accession number.AC1992.152.4..Date.Early 5th century B.C...ma-2350856-O3.jpg.172453..Institution.{{Institution: Los Angeles County Museum of Art}}..Other_versions.[[File: Red-Figure Skyphos with (A) Satyr and (B) Maenad LACMA AC1992.152.4 (1 of 2).jpg|220px|left]]..License.Public domain LACMA..Images from LACMA uploaded by Fæ.Images from LACMA uploaded by Fæ (check needed)..Attic red-figure pottery in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.Skyphoi.Sileni in ancient Greek pottery.Serviceware in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.Erotic activities of Sileni

Los Angeles County Museum of Art released at least 24,000 images into the public domain. The art objects in this collection are in this category. Today LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection that includes nearly 130,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present, encompassing the geographic world and nearly the entire history of art.

Pottery played an important role in Ancient Greek culture and is considered one of the most important art forms of Ancient Greece. Greek pottery was not only functional but also a form of artistic expression, with intricate designs and scenes depicting various aspects of Greek life and mythology. There were several different styles of Greek pottery, each with its own unique characteristics and designs. Some of the best known styles are 1. Geometric pottery: This style emerged around 900 BC and is characterised by simple geometric designs such as zigzags, triangles and concentric circles. The pottery was often used for funerary purposes and was decorated with abstract motifs. 2. Black figure pottery: This style emerged around 700 BC and is characterised by the use of black figures on a red background. The designs were usually outlined in black and then filled in with a black glaze. Scenes depicted on black-figure pottery often included mythological figures, warriors and everyday life. 3. Red-figure pottery: This style emerged around 530 BC and eventually replaced black-figure pottery as the dominant style. In red-figure pottery, the background was painted black and the figures were left red, allowing for more intricate detail and greater artistic expression. Red-figure pottery often depicted scenes from mythology, theatre and everyday life. Greek pottery was used for a variety of purposes, including the storage of food and liquids, as well as religious and funerary rituals. It was also traded throughout the Mediterranean, spreading Greek artistic influence to other cultures. The craftsmanship and artistry of ancient Greek pottery has had a lasting impact on the art world, influencing countless artists and craftspeople throughout history. Today, Greek pottery is highly prized by collectors and displayed in museums around the

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