![]() Terracotta Krater from the Geometric Period on display at the Met The Archaic Period Then, in Athens, the Greek cultural center, there came the adoption of the black figure technique style of painting, calling for great depictions of heroic ventures and stories. Again mainly linear and stiff lines and shapes with a lack of movement. The designs eventually evolved into crude and abstract human and animal shapes. With all the linear shapes and lines, it’s no wonder they call it the Geometric period! This period was between roughly 1000 and 700 BC. The Geometric period displayed various patterns full of decorative lines, linear patterns, including a mixture of many different shapes. Abstract patterns and geometric shapes were the most common. During this period, pottery was primarily influenced by traditional Mycenean decorations. The earliest Greek pottery derives from the Geometric period. Well, Greek pottery wasn’t always so grand and detailed. When you first think of ancient Greece, what do you think of? Do you think of great mythological stories of wondrous adventures as told through intricate pottery depicting these great scenes? Greek art is incredibly fascinating and is something that many coveted, both in ancient times (we are looking at you, Romans) and modern-day.
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