In the late Geometric phase, there is evidence for workshops on Naxos, Thera, Paros and Melos that had developed their own stylistic forms in terms of material, vase shapes, and ornamental decoration.
There was experimentation with polychrome effects (adding red and white paint), and to a more limited extent with figural motifs (animals and humans).
Influences came from Attica and East Greece, rather than from the actual centre of the orientalising style, Corinth.
This style shows a strong Corinthian influence and is characterised by daring ornamental and figural compositions covering the whole vase body.
The workshop is best known for its broad and tall grave amphorae, painted with polychrome mythological scenes.