Basel Dancers Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of vase is it?
A
Red figure column krater
2
Q
Who’s the figure they’re praying to?
A
Icon of Dionysus or ghost from Aeschylus’ Persians
3
Q
What can it tell us about the chorus?
A
Choreographed movements, same costumes, ‘rectangular’ formation, singing
4
Q
What are their costumes?
A
Armour, diadems, barefoot, gaping mouths (showing they’re wearing masks)
5
Q
What style?
A
mannerist
