Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [image-making processes and techniques]
6. [painting and painting techniques]
7. painting (image-making)

Narrower term/s

• red-figure vase painting (image-making)
• black-figure vase painting (image-making)

Anotations

Scope note:

The process and technique of creating two-dimensional decoration on pottery by using paint made of metallic oxides or other pigments held in suspension in slip or another medium.The pigments are typically applied to a fired body by using a brush or other tool. The painted object is typically fired again to fuse the pigment. The term is often reserved for Ancient Greek red- and black-figure works. See also "porcelain painting (image making)."