iandol on sat 28 sep 02
Robert Fournier give "Rhyton" and an illustration of what I would =
consider to be a classic amphora form. Relates the name back to the =
Greek who had a shoe shaped drinking vessel. So I suppose the pointed =
cone shape is reminiscent of the toe of a shoe.
Geometrically, is this shape better known as a Paraboloid?
Best regards,
Ivor Lewis
vince pitelka on sun 29 sep 02
Ivor -
The rhyton and the kylix are the two forms of Classical Greek wine cups, but
the rhyton is not necessarily cone-shaped. Some are cylindrical, and some,
as you point out, are shaped sort of like a shoe. Some are exquisitely
modeled to represent the heads of cows, horses, or mythological beasts. One
common feature on most rhytons is that they are designed with no way to put
them down unless they are empty.
Best wishes -
- Vince
Vince Pitelka
Appalachian Center for Crafts
Tennessee Technological University
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