CLASSICS 1A03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Gypsum, Minoan Civilization, Pithos
17 Dec 2016
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4 major palaces: knossos, phaistos, malilia, zokro. Central court no route opens to sky. Minoan palace architecture: central courtyards (2:1 ratio length to width, warehouse/storage areas, western entrances (principle entrance, theatrical areas, pillar crypt/ritual space. Not all underground roughly same size pillars. Arthur evans had a lot of freedom. Pithos - ceramic storage vessels - plural pithoi. Cut stone blocks (orthogonal or ashlar blocks) Open, airy spaces fed by light walls. Agglutinated architecture evolves over time core built first and developed. Very liable, effort made, access to light and air. Lustral basin label given evan ritual washing. In gypsum = waterproof a reason to waterproof. Need more cultural context to know if it is religious or political etc. Political impressive monumental architectural complex indicating the seat of power (ruling, elite) Economic: storehouse for redistribution of agricultural goods, site of metal smiths and artists. Religious rites both public/theatrical spaces and private (pillar crypt) performed at palaces.
