History of Visual Dishware

Ancient dishware depicting scenes is a fascinating subject that provides a window into the cultural and artistic practices of past societies. Many ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, created dishware that depicted scenes of everyday life, mythology, and erotica. In ancient Greece, pottery was an essential medium for artistic expression. Greek potters … Continue reading History of Visual Dishware

Ancient Greece – Afternoon Delight

"We take a hetaera for our pleasure, a concubine for daily attention to our physical wants, a wife to give us legitimate children and a respected house.”   Demosthenes, On Wives & Hetaerae, c. 350 BCE In Hellenistic Greece, circa 700- 300 BCE, this was the general consensus concerning the role of women in a man’s … Continue reading Ancient Greece – Afternoon Delight