This was the plot of Pixar’s “Pottery Story 2”, wasn’t it?
Terry Cotta the Etruscan Urn was given the choice of immortality in a museum, or a precarious life actually being used for his intended purpose. I admit, I got a lump in my throat when he declared “A vessel which holds nothing is EMPTY! Fill me up, pour me out, and fill me up again. That’s what I was made for.” And when Amphora Blackfigure tells him he’ll inevitably end up smashed into sherds, Terry replies “Yeah, but I wouldn’t miss it for the world…”
Well, actually, most pottery found at Etruscan burial sites follows very closely on the contemporary Greek (notably Corinthian and East Greek) designs. From the 7th Century geometric and Proto Corinthian ware were most prevalent, some imported, and some copies by local immigrant artists.
The Geometric style lasted from about 1000 to 700 BC. This period is further broken down into a Proto-Geometric transition from Mycenaean forms.
Geometric style is characterized by such devices as the meander (key pattern), checker, triangle, herringbone, and swastika. and by the gradual appearance of animal and finally human figures. These too were geometrized, being given angular silhouettes and arranged symmetrically, usually in strips around the pot. Figures were invariably portrayed from the side, i.e. in profile. The pots made at this time were the earliest in Greek art to show narrative scenes from popular myths, particularly those about Heracles.
(Sorry, just thought you might be missing that - this will help you through withdrawal.)
In a karaoke bar, yes, I am a mic hog. One of my favorie songs to do is “American Pie”, because:
A) It’s actually in a really good range for me;
B) Everybody knows the chorus, so everybody can join in; and
C) I get to hold the stage for a LONG time…
Edcole1961 about 14 years ago
Now, it’s Roamin’.
lewisbower about 14 years ago
This valuable piece of art was rediscovered after years of use as a chamber pot in the lower East side.
jpozenel about 14 years ago
Rich man, poor man, beggar man, thief!
fritzoid Premium Member about 14 years ago
This was the plot of Pixar’s “Pottery Story 2”, wasn’t it?
Terry Cotta the Etruscan Urn was given the choice of immortality in a museum, or a precarious life actually being used for his intended purpose. I admit, I got a lump in my throat when he declared “A vessel which holds nothing is EMPTY! Fill me up, pour me out, and fill me up again. That’s what I was made for.” And when Amphora Blackfigure tells him he’ll inevitably end up smashed into sherds, Terry replies “Yeah, but I wouldn’t miss it for the world…”
Sniff. I’m tearing up just thinking about it…
fritzoid Premium Member about 14 years ago
Lewreader, some of those valuable pieces of art may have been chamber pots to begin with…
Frankr about 14 years ago
What’s an Etruscan urn?
about $2 a week
fritzoid Premium Member about 14 years ago
I thought Etruscans got paid in henways, not dollars…
fritzoid Premium Member about 14 years ago
Amphora Blackfigure teaches Dark Arts and Crafts at Hogwarts…
Ushindi about 14 years ago
Well, actually, most pottery found at Etruscan burial sites follows very closely on the contemporary Greek (notably Corinthian and East Greek) designs. From the 7th Century geometric and Proto Corinthian ware were most prevalent, some imported, and some copies by local immigrant artists.
The Geometric style lasted from about 1000 to 700 BC. This period is further broken down into a Proto-Geometric transition from Mycenaean forms.
Geometric style is characterized by such devices as the meander (key pattern), checker, triangle, herringbone, and swastika. and by the gradual appearance of animal and finally human figures. These too were geometrized, being given angular silhouettes and arranged symmetrically, usually in strips around the pot. Figures were invariably portrayed from the side, i.e. in profile. The pots made at this time were the earliest in Greek art to show narrative scenes from popular myths, particularly those about Heracles.
(Sorry, just thought you might be missing that - this will help you through withdrawal.)
fritzoid Premium Member about 14 years ago
In a karaoke bar, yes, I am a mic hog. One of my favorie songs to do is “American Pie”, because: A) It’s actually in a really good range for me; B) Everybody knows the chorus, so everybody can join in; and C) I get to hold the stage for a LONG time…