The Greeks Spotlight on Ancient Greeks The Mycenaeans and Homer Greek Settlements The Land of Greece The City-State, Athens Democracy The City at War Naval Warfare Religion and the Gods Temples The Olympic Games The Family Home Greek Women Education Symposium Theaters and Actors Craftsmen Illness and Death Learning and Inventions	Pottery By 500 BC Athenian pottery was the finest in the Greek world. It usually had red paintings on a black background.   Previous: Back Book: The Greeks Section: Spotlight on Ancient Greeks Chapter: The City-State, Athens