Since the 1760s, archaeological research also began to focus on vase paintings.
Some of the illustrations here are taken from Greek vase paintings.
Among his academic specialties was the art of ancient Greek vase painting.
He is best known for his work on architectural terracottas and Ancient vase painting.
Another subject that is unknown from Attic vase painting are the theatre scenes.
A Greek vase painting from this date shows a boy playing yo-yo(see right).
It forms a close stylistic community with Apulian vase painting.
He is believed to be the inventor of the red figure style of vase painting.
Evidence of these activies can be seen on red-figure vase paintings.