One of the many successful black figure artists includes Exekias. One of the vases Exekias decorated was a kylix. In this particular vase Exekias uses the available space very successfully in order to arrange his composition. Exekias has decorated this vase with an intricate series of patterns in order to accentuate the shape of the vase. A series of concentric lines and bands have been painted at the base of the bowl in black and purple. A band of small stylized rays runs beneath these. He carefully separates the base of the vase from the rest of the bowl with a fillet or a band of rolled clay, using all the space wisely.

The Lydos vase, attributed to Lydos, also black figure, is another example of how a composition has been successfully arranged. Lydos vase is one of the earliest examples of ‘The Grand Style’ of attic black figure. There is one large elegantly painted narrative where the figures are arranged in a more formal composition.

The Berlin Painter has been successful in arranging his composition on just the neck of the pointed amphora. The space is large enough to successfully depict the scenes while at the same time leaving the belly of the amphora clear. The four figures on each side of the vase are set in a w-shaped grouping, which deliberately mimics the wide mouth and narrow base of the vase.

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