

Alongside flower designs, the illustrations are divided into two sides. The characteristics of Calyx-Krater, horn-shaped handles, are located on the bottom surface of the pottery. The result was greater enhancement of illustration but with a softer feel. The values were expressed with natural colors while the background was painted black to enhance the strong contrasting effect. The Attic Red Figure Calyx-Krater by Euphronios from Cerveteri utilized red figure to paint drawings with a brush. Tomb art of Etruria is the most prominent proof of such assimilation. The people of Etruria inherited Greek art through trade and utilized it to develop their unique form of art. Discovery of much Greek pottery in tombs of Etruria and remains, in addition to the Grecian aspects of illustrations shown on pottery and murals.

As a result, they came into contact with Etruria, an area of Italy, in which through Greek colonization and trade, received much cultural influence. During this period, trade and commerce in Greece made even further advancements and actively sought out the expansion of colonies. Stories of gods and heroes, wars and feasts were the main topics of the world. During the Archaic Period, when the art of pottery flourished, adventurous Greek mythology provided the basis of inspiration for many artists.

The Beginning of the Geometric Period continuing onto the Hellenistic Period, Greek art has continuously created an enormous number of potteries, which have been handed down as heirloom.
