Pottier, Edmond 1855-1934 creator Harrison, Jane Ellen 1850-1928 Kahnweiler, Bettina text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Douris and the Painters of Greek Vases" by Edmond Pottier is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the art and significance of Greek vase painting, specifically exploring the contributions of the vase painter Douris and his contemporaries during the classical period. The narrative aims to illuminate the relationship between ancient Greek art and society while showcasing the intricate artistry that characterizes Greek ceramics. At the start of the book, the author discusses the broader context of Greek painting, emphasizing the absence of preserved works from significant ancient painters and the importance of vase painting as a medium that conveys the aesthetics of the time. Pottier introduces the unique qualities of Douris' art, noting how his work reflects everyday life and mythological themes without merely serving as an illustration of literature. Through detailed observations, the opening establishes a framework for understanding the socio-economic conditions under which Douris operated as a craftsman and artist, while foreshadowing further explorations of Douris's artistic contributions and techniques throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-12-27 Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) Original publication data not identified Douris, active 6th century B.C.-5th century B.C. Vase-painting, Greek NK Original publication data not identified 10002345 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61034 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61034 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134416.0 61034