The Craft of Athenian Pottery / An Investigation of the Technique of Black-Figured and Red-Figured Athenian Vases

A technical study investigates the materials and methods behind black- and red-figured Athenian vases, combining practical pottery experience with archaeological and literary evidence. It describes clay preparation, wheel-throwing, building and moulding techniques, handle attachment, polishing, and firing processes, including kiln types, packing, and glazing methods. The author analyzes vase imagery showing potters at work, reviews ancient textual references and workshop implements, and reassesses common assumptions by comparing archaeological finds with demonstrations of modern craft practice.