Question

Greek ceramics are known for ____________________ painting, in which a thin coating of black-firing clay covers the red clay of the vessel and details are scratched into the surface with a needle.

Answer 1

Answer:

Greek ceramics are known for black figure painting.

Explanation:

Also known as the black-figure style, this is a technique commonly used in Greek vases.

This style is characterized by a thin coat of black clay which was obtained by firing it in a kiln. It was applied to the vase while it was being sculpted, in order to glue pieces together. Once it cooled off, the artists were able to scratch figures onto it with a needle.