Douris and the Painters of Greek Vases

This is a detailed and engaging examination of famous Greek painter Douris and his contemporaries. The book examines the skill of painting vases, discusses techniques and styles, and looks at the broader social context. It is historical, archaeologic and artistic in its themes and offers a rounded approach to examining what life was like for the average Greek and the wealthy. It uses the art of vase painting as an introduction to investigating life itself.