Write a short paragraph on black-figure vase painting from the greek period. what is unique about it, what materials were they made from, what process was used to create the black-figures, etc.

Have you ever wondered how the ancient Greeks made pottery and why they had so many different types? In this lesson, we'll discuss the history of ancient Greek pottery and learn how to identify the different styles of vessels.

just like you and me, the ancient Greeks needed cups, dishes and cutlery for their everyday lives. However, unlike the mass-produced items many of us own, specialized craftsman called potters created most of the pots, or vessels, used by the ancient Greeks.

During the first step in production, potters collected natural clay from the ground. Then, they molded the clay into the different shapes, depending on what type of vessel they were making. Different vessels were used for different things.