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Minoan and Romantic movements
Describe the earlier historical art period, characteristics of the style, and social conditions that may have contributed to the advent of this style.
Within the history of the Ancients, the story of Classical Greek art and architecture is prefaced by the earliest epoch of the seafaring Cretan civilization, Minos. The Palace of King Minosis is a magical structure reflective of this early world of classical lyricism. It is in fact, Homer's reference to the island, and its legendary king, in Book XIX of the Odyssey, that has informed us of Aegean cultures, and our fascination with all things Minoan. The central locus of exchange for communique with other civilizations of antiquity such as the nearby lands of Pharonic Ancient Egypt, the Palace of King Minos is our greatest resource for inquiry into the roots of ancient classical civilization.
Robust in economy and in cultural dissemination, this especially successful society found pleasure in a high standard of living well beyond what might have even been expected in Europe one hundred years ago. Chronology to the Minoan Bronze Age which is now determined to be three periods: Early, Middle and Late Minoan (em, mm, lm). A vast repository of clay pottery, and shards of exotic materials like ivory from as far away as East Africa evidence the abundance of trade and friendship that the Minoans engaged.
Virtually unaffected by the salted sea air, the Palace of Minos and its beautiful terra cotta-based fresco murals are perhaps the most evocative rendering of the culture. Illustrated with fanciful reflections of Crete's surroundings, Minoan mural imagery depict a world of enchantment with nature. Such composition references integrated compatibility Knossos order of authority and a 'natural' leadership in a world made perfect. The repetition of gorgeous sea life throughout the palace culminates in the Queen's Megaron; an undersea pleasure palace. Scenes from everyday life in Minoan society fulfill the promise of a Kingdom satisfied. Continuity of civilization as an active force with nature is depicted in the 'Bull-leapers' fresco from the 'Toreador' group. Resplendent in composition of light the one dimensional subjects in the paintings appear to be acrobats. Flanking the walls of the...
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