Art History 110 E & F Greek Sculpture‚ Idealism‚ & Realism Essay Assignment What were the different phases of ancient Greek Art? There were many phases from the 16th century‚ until the Greeks were defeat at the hand of the Romans in 31 BC. Mycenaean Art occurred from roughly 1550 to 1200 BC on the Greek mainland. Although the Mycenaean and Greek cultures were two separate entities‚ they occupied the same lands‚ successively. The Mycenaean learned a few things from the Greeks
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reference to source B and your own knowledge‚ explain the main features of Minoan trade. Trade had a significant impact upon Minoan lifestyle. As an island society that didn’t use coinage‚ trade was essential to their existence‚ with the sea being the central contributor to the vast success the Minoans had as traders. The Minoans traded with Egypt‚ the Cyclades‚ Palestine‚ Asia Minor‚ and mainland Greece. The main features of Minoan trade included tangible and intangible trade; various evidence exists
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Minoan Study The Minoans The Minoans are regarded as standing at the very beginning of European civilisation. They were regarded as being a people of magnificent social organization‚ culture‚ art and commerce. They thrived on their mercantile abilities and favoured "intense commercial activity". Their society was based on sea power and seaborne trade with evidence of links to Egypt‚ Syria‚ Sicily and Spain. Evidence suggests they were orientated toward trade and bureaucracy rather than military
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evidences. Troy has been caught up in the middle of a fight between two powerful civilizations: The Mycenaeans and the Hittites. The Mycenaeans are aiming to loot the riches and wealth that Troy has whereas the Hittites treat Troy like allies since they’re located close to the border of the Mycenaean territory and happened to be fighting in the city itself causing all the violence. Now‚ archaeologists have found graves of Mycenaeans warriors in the citadel walls of Mycenae that has been buried with a great
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------------------------------------------------- THE ANCIENT MINOANS The Minoans were an advanced civilisation‚ ready to take on the world. But their progressive empire was brought to a sudden end‚ their demise unknown to many archaeologists and scientists alike‚ UNTIL NOW. “The Minoan demise is hotly debated amongst the most reputable archaeologists and scientists’ of today” The Ancient Minoans were an advanced civilisation located on the island of Crete that was devastated firstly
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The economy Palace economy The Minoan economy and civilization heavily depended on the cultivation of wheat‚ olives‚ grapes and barley Several industries within the Minoan society had been supported by the Minoan economy such as‚ textiles‚ pottery and metal work industries Minoan palaces became the centre of economic activity and life where manufacturing industries were based in palaces Produce had been collected‚ recorded and stored in palaces – evident through a large amount of pithoi vessels
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FILIPINO SCULPTURE Abdulmari Asia Imao‚ a native of Sulu‚ is a sculptor‚ painter‚ photographer‚ ceramist‚ documentary film maker‚ cultural researcher‚ writer‚ and articulator of Philippine Muslim art and culture. Through his works‚ the indigenous ukkil‚ sarimanok and naga motifs have been popularized and instilled in the consciousness of the Filipino nation and other peoples as original Filipino creations. His U.P. art education introduced him to Filipino masters like Guillermo Tolentino and Napoleon
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art where profiles are indeed‚ demonstrated. This artwork probably recognizes the historical event of the joining together of Upper and Lower Egypt which is common for Egyptian art to commemorate an event. In contrast‚ Minoan art demonstrates various characteristics of the Minoan people‚ their culture
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It can be argued that Minoans took part in sacrifices as part of religious rituals‚ for instance this sarcophagus depicts a procession which ends in a bull sacrifice 2 Tree Shrine Seal This seal displays two priestesses holding a double-axe in front of a tree-shrine of a goddess. It helps us to understand that holding tree shrine was a common religious observance in the daily lives of the Minoans. The double-axe features in other Minoan artefacts‚ commonly in sacrifices‚ suggesting that the priestesses
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Minoan Society: Archaeological and written evidence The Minoans are one of the most interesting societies that one could ever study. Their archaeological remains are colourful and curious‚ their lives seemed to have been as sunny as their surrounding climate and as beautiful as their island—but was this really so? When we try to investigate Minoan society we encounter a number of problems regarding evidence. Because the climate is frequently wet‚ most of the perishable evidence has disappeared
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