We already see distinctive Greek styles during the Bronze Age, with elaborative images of people and animals. However, the greater artistic expression in vase painting began in the 8th century BCE.

In this case, the Analatos amphora was likely used as a grave marker. Replica Attic Black-Figure Amphora by Exekias depicting Achilles and Penthesilea, ca. 540-530 BCE Greek Mythology, Athenian ...

The Museum's founder, Percy Ure, interpreted the figures on the top part of the vase, at least, as telling the story of Troilos, the Trojan Prince who was ambushed by the Greek hero Achilles at a ...

An ancient Attic black-figure lekythos was ceremonially repatriated to Greece in an event held at the Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C. The ceremony was attended by the Greek Minister of ...