Minoan

Question 1

Answer 1

Cyladic “Idols”

C. 2700 - 2100 BC

Question 2

Answer 2

Cyladic Harpist

2800 - 2000 BC

Question 3

Answer 3

Palace of Minos

ca. 16th C

Question 4

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Answer 4

Palace of Minos Queen’s Megaron

16th C BCE

Question 5

Visual characteristics of Minoan art.

Answer 5

• human figures depicted as ‘wasp waisted’
• similiar ‘sideways/frontal’ combination of Egyptian cannon
• subject matter of painting and sculpture typically nature scenes
• images of plant life and animals on common walls
• curvilinear lines used most frequently in 2 - D work
• architecture has numerous small rooms in asymmetrical plans

Question 6

Cyladic art visual characteristics

Answer 6

• marble sculptures of human figures most common
• human figure depicts in basic geometric forms
• faces usually simple sterometric shapes
• single standing figures most common

Question 7

Mycenean

Answer 7

• From the Greek mainland

Question 8

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Answer 8

Octopus Vase

ca. 1500 - 1450 BCE

Minoan

Question 9

Answer 9

Kamares Jug

C. 1700 BCE

Minoan

Question 10

Answer 10

Harvester Vase

C. 1500 BC

set in metal stands

found in graves

Minoan

Answer 11

Palace of Minos: Wall Painting “la Parisienne”, Rhyton

Bearer, Dancing Girl 1500 - 1450 BC

Minoan

Question 12

Answer 12

Snake Goddesses

1600 - 1500 BC

Question 13

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Answer 13

Bull Leaping or Toreador Fresco

1500 BC

Minoan

Question 14

Answer 14

Bull’s Head Rhyton

C. 1500 BC

made from soap stone

(Minoan)

Question 15

Answer 15

Bee Pendant

ca. 17th Century BC

Question 16

List some visual characteristics of Mycenaean Art and architecture.

Answer 16

• architecture is defensive (massive walls)
• sculpture borrows Minoan techniques
• precious metals emphasized
• subjects usually military or battle scenes

Question 17

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Answer 17

The Lion Gate at Mycenae

13th Century BC