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Compare And Contrast Achilles Vs Ajax

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I have chosen to compare and contrast the Dipylon vase c. 750 BCE by an artist known as The Dipylon Master, and Achilles & Ajax playing Dice c.540-530 BCE done by the artist Exekias. Both works share many similarities, but there are also many differences between the two. Both of the pieces of art are vases, but they are from different periods. The Dipylon vase is from the Greek Geometric period, while the Achilles & Ajax playing Dice, or Amphora of Achilles & Ajax, is from the Greek Archaic period. The Dipylon vase is made out of terra-cotta, which gives it a brownish-red color. The Amphora of Achilles & Ajax is made from ceramic, which is a material that a color could be easily added to, and this particular vase was black figure and red figure.
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