Black-Figure Painting is an ancient Greek pottery technique that flourished from the 7th to the 5th century BCE. In this method, artists painted figures and scenes in a black slip on a red clay background. After firing, the black figures would stand out against the red, allowing for detailed depictions of mythology, daily life, and athletic competitions. This technique was often used on various pottery forms, including amphorae and kraters. Artists like Exekias and Pan Painter were renowned for their skill in black-figure painting, which allowed for intricate designs and storytelling through visual art.