ARTH 1450 Lecture 16: Ch. 4: Aegean Art
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4: aegean art (note: orange highlighted text denotes works of art/structures/objects. Shipwrecks offered valuable information about the material culture. 19th century archaeologists sought evidence of homer"s epic poem; they found bronze- age art instead. Harp player, early cycladic period (2600-2300 bce) Cyclades had a large supply of white marble. They were originally painted, probably with hair. Suggested use for worship in home & buried with owners. Flat, geometric shapes inspired modern artists (ex. Sailors & depended heavily on trade with egypt, greece, and middle east. Knossos offers the first/old palace"s remains (1900-1700 bce), which was rebuilt during the second/new palace period (1700-1450 bce)--volcanic eruption in 1650 bce. Partly restored partico with horns of consecration . Bulls were the largest animal on crete and were of great social significance. Bull jumping was probably performed during religious ceremonies. Greek mythology: crete was home to the labyrinth and minotaur. Discoveries at santorini (called thera by ancient greeks)
