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Bull Dance

Palace of Knossos

1500BC

Fresco 31 1/2"

Minoan

Harp player from Keros, c. 2600--2300 B.C.E., Early Cycladic period, marble, 22.5 cm high (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)
 Octopus Jar

1500 BCE

11"

Minoan

 

Palace at Knossos

Crete about 1600-1400BCE

 

Aegean Art

 

Three Distinct cultures: Cycladic, Minoan and Mycenaean develop

The three cultures were dominated by the sea, that allowed them to develop with a wealthy trade economy, and acted as a natural defense against their enemies.in the Aegean Region

Minoan art is marked by a graceful ease and a delight in all forms of life.

Mycenaean monument sreflect a protected and fortified environment

 

  • Cycladic (Cyclades Islands) 3000-1600 BCE

  • Minoan (Crete) 3000-1400 BCE

  • Mycenean 1400-1100 BCE

Snake Goddess

1550 BCE

Ivory and gold

6"

Minoan

 

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