04128. GREEK RED-FIGURE VASE PAINTING. The position of the Achilles Painter in the tradition of Greek vase painting is examined. The problems of design and execution are discussed, and the classical style of the fifth century B. C. seen as summed up by the work of the Achilles Painter. The importance of simplicity of style and dignity of decoration is emphasized in his work. 16 pages, 17 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.