Mythology on Ancient Pottery: A Comparative Analysis

Presenter's Name(s)

Aubrey L. BrimmerFollow

Conference Year

January 2019

Abstract

Mythological narratives are common themes on painted pottery in the ancient world. This poster compares the narrative structure, layout, and composition of mythological subjects on ancient Mayan and Greek pottery. The goal is to examine the values and fundamental principles of their cultures through art. Additionally, art reflects the society that creates them, therefore, we can draw a relationship between the imagery on pottery and the values of their society.

Primary Faculty Mentor Name

Scott Van Keuren

Status

Undergraduate

Student College

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Program/Major

Anthropology

Primary Research Category

Arts & Humanities

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Mythology on Ancient Pottery: A Comparative Analysis

Mythological narratives are common themes on painted pottery in the ancient world. This poster compares the narrative structure, layout, and composition of mythological subjects on ancient Mayan and Greek pottery. The goal is to examine the values and fundamental principles of their cultures through art. Additionally, art reflects the society that creates them, therefore, we can draw a relationship between the imagery on pottery and the values of their society.