The ancient civilisations of the Minoans and the Mycenaeans both participated in creating monumental architecture‚ most of which are now referred to as Minoan and Mycenaean palaces. There are many comparisons to be made when discussing these two cultures and their palaces. This essay will begin with an examination of the unique features of the Minoan palaces‚ followed by a discussion regarding their possible functions as communal gathering centres and a brief look at the potential meaning of the
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What is culture? Culture is the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts‚ letters‚ manners‚ scholarly pursuits. The Egyptian culture aspects are different to American culture. Those aspects that I based my information off art & literature‚ religion‚ and social organization. American and Egyptians are both very different but similar . One way they are different is religion. Egyptians are polytheistic which means that they believe in many
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An Aegean Bronze Age civilization based on the Greek island of Crete‚ the Minoans continue a pattern of growth and understanding of physical forms‚ through the process of rendering subjects related to daily life and mysticism. “Subject matter for fresco work was usually either scenes from nature‚ or scenes from court or religious life.” Greek artists developed methods used (discussed prior Fig. 4 and Fig. 6) in Egypt‚ and continued to advance these practices in order to better acclamate stylistically
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were found in Transylvania in 17th century BC Artifact Provenance: They were found in Homeric Troy Where artifact is located now: These unique Mycenaean swords are located in Romania. They are seven swords out of nine which were found in Transylvania. What attracted me in these swords is that they are so superior and unique and on top of that they have Minoan symbols on them. Again‚ these bronzes were said to have sunken with the Uluburun during the war. In a long period of time‚ the Romanian Bronze
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Artworks " The Little fourteen -Year- Old Dancer" and " Baboon and young". Discussion about this works of Art will be based on the field man’s analysis‚ thus description‚ analysis‚ interpretation and judgement on the subject matter‚ media and size‚ location and literal qualities‚ social‚ cultural and political issues surrounding the creation of the Artworks but in the form of compare and contrast. I will also discuss how these inspirational sources have contributed to my final project outcome with regard
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5:1 Guided Reading—Cultures of the Mountains and the Sea A. Analyzing Causes and Recognizing Effects As you read this section‚ make notes in the chart to explain how each geographic characteristic or historical event influenced the history and culture of early Greek civilization. History and Culture 1. Location “around” a sea Greeks rarely traveled more than 85 miles to reach the coastline. Greeks had important transportation routes Greece was poor in natural resources 2. Rugged mountains
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History Of Architecture Building: Palace Of Minos. Dates: 1700-1400 BC. Time period : Bronze Age. Location: Knossos‚Crete. Civilization :The Minoans. In the heart of the Mediterranean Sea‚ South of Greece‚ lays the island of Crete refuge of the lost civilization of the minions.The island is first refereed as "Kaptara" at the Syrian city of Mani dating from 18 000 BC; Also known as "Keftiu” from the fresco of the Tomb of Rekhmire in the valley of the kings in Egypt. The island’s length is 260 km
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definition of culture is the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively. There are diverse cultures all around the world from a The great American Life to the Greek Gods. Greece culture is called Greek‚ there alternative names are Hellenic and Romeic. The Greek culture is very different from the American Culture‚ the Greek culture is rich and diverse‚ reflecting Greece’s location at the point of the west and the east meet‚ the American culture is diverse to
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Anthony Arteaga Art History Ancient World Homework Assignment #1 Compare and contrast the subject‚ concept‚ and the Formal Element of the two works of art. Also‚ explain which category this work falls in. The two pieces I have chosen can be found on page 200‚ figure 6-51‚ Battle of Centaurs and Wild Beasts from Hadrian’s Villa and on page 434‚ figure 14-8‚ Battle of the Bird and Serpent. Not only did I choose these pieces for their beauty‚ but also because both works have similar yet different
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One main factor that was used to compare and contrast the Mesoamerican and Andrean cultures is their use of the calendar. The two cultures had different methods for keeping track of time‚ which very closely coincided with their religious practices. Both communities had specific times‚ many having to do with lunar cycles‚ on which they relied on to know when to hold certain ceremonies and ritual. 2. In classic and post-classic Mesoamerica the temples that were built were sponsors of the ruled by
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