anthemion (Palmette)
A floral decorative motif in the form of a palmette, very widespread in the Greek art and architecture.
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black figure technique
Decorative technique of vase painting. It involves painting figures in black silhouette on the pale clay, while the anatomic details are given in incised lines.
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Komastes, the
The person participating in the “Κomos”, the orgiastic dance in honour of Dionysus. For the archaeologists, the komastai are the dancers related to the symposium and the wine-drinking.
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Naukratis
Important city of Egypt, built by Greek colonists from Eastern Greece (Miletus, Rhodes, Samos) and Aegina. It was founded in late 7th century and flourished especially during the 6th century when under the authorisation of Egyptian Pharaohs, became a trade centre between Asia Minor, Greece and Egypt.
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