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Greek vases were made out of a substance called terracota, wich is made out of clay and other minerals.

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What were greek paintings often painted on?

Greek paintings were often painted on vases or pots.


Are ashes of the dead stored in greek vases?

The vases were for oil as an offering to the dead. The cunningly miserly Greeks had a small container inserted in the mouth of the vase in which they placed oil - the vase itself was empty.


How would you describe roman vases?

Ancient Romans used vases for decorative purposes for hundreds of years. Many of the finest pieces were imported from abroad from places such as Syria, Egypt and other locations. The first early vases were simple ones made from clay. Examples of many of the different types of vases were discovered so well preserved from excavations at Pompeii. The most valuable ones were made from blown glass. During the reign of Tiberius, the art of creating high end vases came from Alexandria. Once the glass blowing method was well known in Italy, places like Cumae, Aquieia became ceters of glass blown vases. To the present day, collectors of antiquity prize these vases made in ancient times. Some have been given names such as "portland vases, blue glass vases and murrhine style vases.


Which sentence correctly describes black-figure Greek vases?

Basically artists painted on the vase then carved design's with a stylus.


Did they make vases in the chin dynasty?

Yes, vases were indeed made during the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) in ancient China. The dynasty is known for its advancements in pottery and ceramics, including the creation of intricately designed vases. These vases often featured elegant shapes and decorations, reflecting the artistic styles of the period. The most notable artifacts from this time include the famous Terracotta Army, which also included decorative items like vases.

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Why did the Greeks make vases?

The Greek vases were made to hold things like food, wine, water.


Why were Greek vases made?

to show people how there history was and what they did for living s.i.p


Why do greek make pots?

Every ancient people made pots and vases in order to store food and other things. The reason the greek pots and vases are famous is because they were made with great art.


Are all Greek vases broken?

No, there are many Greek vases that are still intact.


How were the ancient Greek marriage vases made of?

I'm pretty sure they were made out of terra cotta.


What do designs on ancient greek vases represent?

Greek Vases present what the Greeks used to write ON CHEESE


What has the author Wilhelm Kraiker written?

Wilhelm Kraiker has written: 'Aigina, die Vasen des 10. bis 7. Jahrhunderts v. Chr' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Greek Vases, Vases, Greek 'Die rotfigurigen attischen Vasen' 'Die Nekropolen des 12. bis. 10. Jahrhunderts' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Greek Vases, Tombs, Vases, Greek 'Aigina' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Greek Vases, Vases, Greek


What has the author Denise Feytmans written?

Denise Feytmans has written: 'Les \\' -- subject(s): Greek Vases, Vase-painting, Greek, Vases, Greek


Why are Greek vases so important?

Greek vases have important inscriptions, and tell a lot, if examined by the tools that archaeologists have.


What has the author Cleto Bucci written?

Cleto Bucci has written: 'Il Museo nazionale Jatta' -- subject(s): Catalogs, Greek Vases, History, Museo Jatta, Vases, Vases, Greek


What has the author Hans Schaal written?

Hans Schaal has written: 'Griechische Vasen aus Frankfurter Sammlungen' -- subject(s): Greek Vases, Vases, Greek


When were vases made?

Vases made of crystal and glass date back to the romans.