Back-figure pottery is a style in which black figures are drawn on a red background. It originated in Corinth during the 7th century BC, spread to other cities and regions. The great Athenian potters, who developed black painting to its fullest potential, developed a sophisticated style of storytelling that featured themes such as battle scenes, mythical beings, and episodes of legend. The characters were usually in profile. This technique flourished until it was replaced by red-figure pottery in 530 BC.
