Minoan Artwork 2

Artwork 2 shares several stylistic features with Minoan pottery art. Specifically, it resembles the form and style of the Minoan vases made in the distinct Marine style. In regards to form, as noted in the lecture, Minoan pottery began to resemble the large, ornate jars from Akrotiri. Similar to the design of Artwork 2, the Akrotiri jars were slender and tapered toward the bottom. In terms of style, Artwork 2 has the four main characteristics of the Minoan style. The most obvious stylistic feature would be the curving, flowing lines. We see several curving lines in Artwork 2 that seem to representational of kelp, coral, or waves. The incorporation of marine subject matter was commonly done in Minoan art and is identified as the Marine style.