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Greek Vase Painting. Black Figure Painting. First style of Greek Vase Painting Started in 7 th century B.C Complicated process involving three steps: -Painting the image with black paint -Firing so that the black stood out -Firing again so that the whole pot turned black
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Black Figure Painting • First style of Greek Vase Painting • Started in 7th century B.C • Complicated process involving three steps: -Painting the image with black paint -Firing so that the black stood out -Firing again so that the whole pot turned black -Firing with a different wood to turn the pot to its finished state
Red Figure Painting • Developed in 530 B.C • Easier to get more detailed figures because of the process • Reverse firing process than the black figure painting • Highly prized exports