Clearly Greek pottery was not simply utilitarian but it also reflected the social and cultural values of the artists. Ancient Greek pottery was intended for everyday use but as well as being functional it was often beautifully decorated. Archaeologists rely heavily on pottery as important evidence for reconstructing Greek life. It provides us with important documentation about their culture through painted scenes, especially on Attic Black and Red figure vessels. A large number of these …showed first 75 words of 1332 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1332 total…patients’ arm. Most people made their living from farming. They kept animals and grew crops such as wheat, barley, olives and grapes and vegetable on flat land around the cities. Greece did not have much land that was good for growing crops, they often had to trade. These men are harvesting olives by hitting the branches with sticks. Ripe olives fall to the ground to be collected. Greek farmers still harvest olives in this way.