ATTICA
Ática
Year
Kylix
Ática
Year
Kylix
Bebedero
Gutiérrez
The Good Earth
Gutiérrez
The Good Earth
Matthew 10:22
“And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.”
The Dionysus Cup is the modern name for one of the best known works of
ancient Greek vase painting, a kylix (drinking cup) dating to 540–530
BC. It is one of the masterpieces of the Attic black-figure potter
Exekias and one of the most significant works in the Staatliche
Antikensammlungen in Munich.
"Where the Attic bird
Thrills her thick-warbled notes the summer long."
~~~MILTON: Paradise Regained, IV, 245
"Till civil-suited Morn appeer,
Not trickt and frounc't as she was wont,
With the Attik Boy to hunt,
But cherchef't in a comly Cloud."~~~MILTON: Il Penseroso
Chess: "Year" "Kylix" "Bebedero" "Gutiérrez" "The Good Earth"
One of the most famous ceramic pieces from Classical Greece is the "Dionysus Cup" by Exekias, a renowned potter and painter. This kylix (a type of drinking cup) features a striking depiction of Dionysus, the god of wine, reclining in a ship surrounded by dolphins. The artwork is celebrated for its intricate detail and storytelling.
Another iconic piece is the "Achilles and Ajax Amphora", also attributed to Exekias. This amphora portrays the two legendary heroes playing a board game during a moment of respite in the Trojan War. The scene is both dynamic and intimate, showcasing the artistry of black-figure pottery.
These masterpieces not only highlight the technical skill of ancient Greek potters but also provide a glimpse into their mythology and daily life.
Another iconic piece is the "Achilles and Ajax Amphora", also attributed to Exekias. This amphora portrays the two legendary heroes playing a board game during a moment of respite in the Trojan War. The scene is both dynamic and intimate, showcasing the artistry of black-figure pottery.
These masterpieces not only highlight the technical skill of ancient Greek potters but also provide a glimpse into their mythology and daily life.
The word "year" has a fascinating history! Its etymology traces back to the Old English word "ġēar", which comes from the Proto-Germanic "jēran" or "jār", meaning "year" or "season." This Proto-Germanic root is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "yē-"*, which means "to go, move, or advance." This association reflects the concept of time as a cycle or progression, like the movement of the seasons.
Interestingly, related words appear in many other languages with similar roots. For example:
• In German, the word is "Jahr".
• In Dutch, it's "jaar".
• In Latin, the related term "annus" (from a different root) became the source of words like "annual" in English.
The very idea of a "year" ties deeply into human observation of the Earth's orbit around the Sun and the changing seasons—something people across cultures have marked and celebrated for millennia.
The Classical Greeks used the word ἔτος (etos) to refer to a year. This term was commonly used in their language and literature to denote the passage of a year or a specific period of time. It’s fascinating how this word has been preserved in modern Greek as well!
This is a fascinating question, Jorge! The influence of words on English often reflects the historical and cultural contexts in which the language evolved.
While ἔτος (etos) was the Classical Greek term for "year," it didn’t take root in Old English or later English forms because Greek influence on early Germanic languages, including Old English, was quite limited. Instead, English was shaped primarily by Germanic, Latin, and later Norman French contributions.
Latin's "annus" became foundational because Latin heavily influenced English through the Roman occupation of Britain and, later, through the Norman Conquest. For example:
• Latin gave rise to many scientific, religious, and administrative terms in English.
• The French descendants of Latin, like "année" (French for year), also reinforced Latin roots in English vocabulary.
Greek, on the other hand, influenced English more indirectly and in specialized domains such as science, philosophy, and medicine (e.g., "biology" from Greek roots). But everyday terms like "year" or "month" weren’t among the borrowings because Greek wasn't part of the daily linguistic environment in early England.
It's like "annus" had more opportunities to mingle with the evolving English language, while "etos" stayed within the philosophical and academic corners.
Interestingly, related words appear in many other languages with similar roots. For example:
• In German, the word is "Jahr".
• In Dutch, it's "jaar".
• In Latin, the related term "annus" (from a different root) became the source of words like "annual" in English.
The very idea of a "year" ties deeply into human observation of the Earth's orbit around the Sun and the changing seasons—something people across cultures have marked and celebrated for millennia.
The Classical Greeks used the word ἔτος (etos) to refer to a year. This term was commonly used in their language and literature to denote the passage of a year or a specific period of time. It’s fascinating how this word has been preserved in modern Greek as well!
This is a fascinating question, Jorge! The influence of words on English often reflects the historical and cultural contexts in which the language evolved.
While ἔτος (etos) was the Classical Greek term for "year," it didn’t take root in Old English or later English forms because Greek influence on early Germanic languages, including Old English, was quite limited. Instead, English was shaped primarily by Germanic, Latin, and later Norman French contributions.
Latin's "annus" became foundational because Latin heavily influenced English through the Roman occupation of Britain and, later, through the Norman Conquest. For example:
• Latin gave rise to many scientific, religious, and administrative terms in English.
• The French descendants of Latin, like "année" (French for year), also reinforced Latin roots in English vocabulary.
Greek, on the other hand, influenced English more indirectly and in specialized domains such as science, philosophy, and medicine (e.g., "biology" from Greek roots). But everyday terms like "year" or "month" weren’t among the borrowings because Greek wasn't part of the daily linguistic environment in early England.
It's like "annus" had more opportunities to mingle with the evolving English language, while "etos" stayed within the philosophical and academic corners.
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