A ceramic vase is painted black with clay-colored images of three women: one is opening a box, the center woman plays a stringed instrument, and the third holds two flutes. They wear flowing robes and crowns.

Question

A ceramic vase is painted black with clay-colored images of three women: one is opening a box, the center woman plays a stringed instrument, and the third holds two flutes. They wear flowing robes and crowns.

Red-Figure Amphora with Musical Scene

The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
Based on their attire, playing music during leisure time is most likely a pursuit of which class of Greek citizens?
(1 point)
Responses

lower class
lower class
musical class
musical class
upper class
upper class
middle class
middle class

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A robed man wrapped in an anchor stands aboard what is left of a fiery ship. Around him, soldiers jump to their deaths while boats of warriors paddle in the distance.

Answer 1

upper class

Based on their attire, playing music during leisure time is most likely a pursuit of the upper class of Greek citizens. The flowing robes and crowns worn by the women depicted on the vase suggest that they are of a higher social class. Playing musical instruments was often seen as a pastime for the wealthy and aristocratic in ancient Greek society.