What were some significant artistic techniques used by ancient Greeks in their pottery?

Ancient Greek pottery is renowned for its detailed and innovative artistic techniques. One of the most notable techniques is the use of black-figure and red-figure painting. In black-figure pottery, artists applied a black slip to the clay, which turned black during firing, leaving the figures in a contrasting red color. Red-figure pottery, developed later, involved painting the background black and leaving the figures in the natural red clay color, allowing for greater detail and realism. Greeks also used white-ground pottery for more intricate designs and detailed scenes. These techniques allowed Greek artists to create beautiful and functional vessels that depicted scenes from mythology, daily life, and religious ceremonies.