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Greek hoplies. Greek classical art. Black-figure
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Greek hoplies. Greek classical art. Black-figure
Greek hoplies. Greek classical art. Black-figure ceramic. Heavy infantryman of the armies of the ancient Greece. Classical Greek art. Ceramics
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Armies Ceramic Ceramics Crest Heavy Hoplite Hoplites Infantry Infantryman Infantrymen Militarism Militarist Plume Shield Tuft
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This stunning black-figure ceramic print showcases the proud and formidable presence of ancient Greek hoplites, the heavily armed infantrymen who formed the backbone of the Greek city-states' military forces during the Classical period. The hoplites are depicted in their distinctive armor, adorned with crests and plumes, each man carrying a large, round shield, known as a hoplon, on his left arm and a spear in his right hand. The intricate design of the print captures the details of their armor and the individuality of each hoplite, with some wearing decorative tufts on their helmets and others displaying personal emblems on their shields. The hoplite phalanx, a tightly packed formation of these heavily armed infantrymen, was a key tactical innovation of the ancient Greeks, enabling them to withstand the charges of enemy cavalry and infantry. This military prowess is reflected in the powerful and determined expressions of the hoplites in the print, their eyes fixed on the battlefield ahead. The black-figure technique, which involves painting designs in a clay slip and firing the piece at a high temperature, was a popular form of Greek ceramic art during the 6th to 4th centuries BC. This print is a testament to the artistic skill and creativity of the ancient Greek artists, who were able to capture the essence of the hoplite warrior and the military culture of ancient Greece in a decorative and enduring medium.
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