Among the ancient Greek vases in VMFA’s collection are a number of examples that relate directly to ancient dance, drama, and other types of performance. In this talk, Dr. Tyler Jo Smith highlighted these vases—made not only in the city of Athens but also in other regions of ancient Greece—to show the ways their shapes and decorations have the power to reveal important information about settings, participants, and audiences. She also considered the ways that vases may have been used within these specialized settings.
The Mary Ann Frable Lecture is presented annually by a distinguished scholar to foster the study and appreciation of ancient Mediterranean art and is supported by the Jack and Mary Ann Frable Fund for Ancient Art.
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