?

Ancient Greeks
Explore an ancient
Athenian picture
What do you think is going on in this picture?
Now what do you think is happening?
What about now?
Can you tell what this picture was painted on?
Now what do you think is going on in the picture?

How has your first idea changed?

 Archaeologists and historians think that this is what is
going on…

4 1 2
His father says A warrior His wife
goodbye and shakes is leaving or
his hand. for war. mother
stands
nearby.

3
She is getting
ready to pour wine
as an offering to
the gods.
5
His hunting dog has
come to say goodbye
or is going with him.
You will now see three pictures from other Greek pots.
They are all similar to the one you have just investigated.
Look at them closely and discuss what is the same and
what is different.
Find out more about ancient Greece

Visit the main Museum website

www.britishmuseum.org