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Minoan Art and Architecture

Minoan Art and Architecture. LINEAR B: a very early form of Greek writing imported from the mainland. Minoan Periods: Old Palace Period 1900-1700 BCE New Palace Period 1700-1450 BCE. Stairwell in the residential quarter of the palace at Knossos (Crete), Greece, ca. 1700–1400 BCE.

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Minoan Art and Architecture

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  1. Minoan Art and Architecture

  2. LINEAR B: a very early form of Greek writing imported from the mainland

  3. Minoan Periods: Old Palace Period 1900-1700 BCE New Palace Period 1700-1450 BCE

  4. Stairwell in the residential quarter of the palace at Knossos (Crete), Greece, ca. 1700–1400 BCE.

  5. Figure 4-4 Aerial view (looking northeast) of the palace at Knossos (Crete), Greece, ca. 1700–1400 BCE.

  6. Figure 4-5 Plan of the palace at Knossos (Crete), Greece, ca. 1700–1400 BCE.

  7. Understand the elements and nature of Minoan palace architecture. What was the “labyrinth” of the Minotaur and how does the palace at Knossos fit that description? Describe some of the remarkable achievements of Minoan architecture. Minoan Architecture

  8. Describe the materials used in the making of pottery in the Minoan culture. What is the predominant imagery in the painted images in Minoan pottery? The Development of Minoan Sculpture

  9. Snake Goddess, from the palace at Knossos (Crete), Greece, ca. 1600 BCE. Faience, 1’ 1 1/2” high. Archaeological Museum, Herakleion.

  10. Octopus jar, from Palaikastro (Crete), Greece, ca. 1500 BCE. 11” high. Archaeological Museum, Herakleion.

  11. Bull-leaping, from the palace at Knossos (Crete), Greece, ca. 1450–1400 BCE. Fresco, 2’ 8” high, including border. Archaeological Museum, Herakleion.

  12. What is the subject matter and style seen in Minoan wall paintings? What materials and methods were typically used? Compare the fresco in the next slide with Egyptian wall painting. Minoan Wall Painting

  13. Relate significant aspects of archeological excavations at Mycenae. Understand the link between culture and architecture of Mycenae. Discuss the relationship between Minoan and Mycenaean art and culture. 4.3 Mycenaean Culture and Art

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