Instructional Video
Smart History

Smarthistory: Dipylon Amphora

9th - 10th
Speakers Dr. Steven Zucker & Dr. Beth Harris lead a video discussion on the Dipylon vase. [4:13]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Archaic: Mixing Vessel With Odysseus Escaping From Cyclops's Cave

9th - 10th
This video [8:21] discusses, a Mixing Vessel with Odysseus Escaping from the Cyclops's Cave, from the Archaic Period, 550-500 B.C.E. (Getty Villa) Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris, Dr. Francesca Tronchin, Dr. Steven Zucker.
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Making Greek Vases

9th - 10th
In this video [4:20] the ancient Greece, phrase "to make pottery" meant to work hard. This video from the Getty Museum reveals how the typical Athenian potter prepared clay, threw vases, oversaw firing, and added decoration or employed...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Making a Molded Athenian Vase

9th - 10th
In this video [5:36] examine an ancient Athenian drinking cup. Made about 470 B.C., in part, by molding, the cup was designed in the shape of two joined heads: Herakles and a woman. Explore the cup's construction, painting, and firing....