Greek decorative arts were found on which items?

• A. Furniture and Walls
• B. Jewelry and Textiles
• C. Vases and Household Storage
• D. Floors and Ceilings

Answer: (C)

Decorative arts in ancient Greece are most clearly seen on pottery, where surfaces were richly decorated with figures and patterns. The painting on vases—using black-figure and red-figure techniques—turned everyday storage and drinking vessels into celebrated works of art. This includes storage shapes like amphorae and hydriae, which carried scenes from myth, daily life, and ritual, making vases and household storage the primary venues for Greek decoration. While some wall paintings existed, the iconic and best-preserved decorations come from these vessels used in daily life and ritual. Floors and ceilings were not a major focus of Greek decorative arts, and jewelry or textiles, though decorated, belong to different categories than the well-known vase ornamentation that defines Greek decorative arts.