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History of ancient pottery (1858)

Birch, Samuel, 1813-1885 · London, J. Murray · leaf 270

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244 GREEK POTTERY. were consequently not seen in masses distinguished by light and shade, but isolated in the air. Hence, in order … No. 119. — Fragment, prepared for painting the background. to make the figures distinct, and to express by attitude all the actions and sentiments required, the artist was compelled to use profile. The black colour, the choice of which at first appears singular, is, after all, the most har-…

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