Abstract:
An examination of the relationship between Exekias and the potters and painters associated with him, in the second half of the sixth century BC, looking at the small, but telling, intersections between his output and that of his workshop (essentially Group E). These attest to Exekias' comprehensive integration throughout his productive "life" within Group E alongside other, stylistically related artisans, to the extent of demonstrable collaboration (especially in the pattern-work). Comparative analysis of Exekias' scenes and those of his predecessors leads to insights into how in his painting he adapted common pre-existing elements to new use in different narrative contexts.