Ornate Style (Greek vase painting style)

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Scope note
Refers to a style of ancient Greek Red-figure vase painting that developed around 400 BCE. It is characterized by the use of thick lines, dark patterns on garments, and the use of white and yellow. Crowded compositions are typical, with many figures drawn in three-quarters view.
Ornate Style
Accepted term: 09-Sep-2024