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A red-figure hydria by the Kleophon Painter, 440-430 BCE. The scene depicts women dressing. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2015, March 28). Red-figure Hydria. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3753/red-figure-hydria/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Red-figure Hydria." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 28, 2015. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3753/red-figure-hydria/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Red-figure Hydria." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 28 Mar 2015. Web. 19 Mar 2023.
