Minoan Art Mid 1 Study Guide

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Dolphin fresco from Queen’s Megaron in east wing of the palace at Knossos. Neopalatial or second palace period. This was originally belonged to the floor of the first floor directly above. 

Flying fish fresco from site of Phylakopi on island of Melos, Middle Cyladic, c. 18-17th century BC

Photo/plan of Palace at Mallia, second palace period (note central court, storage areas)

Plan/ariel view of palace at Kato Zakro in east Crete, excavated by Nikolas Platon. Second palace period. Houses are arranged in blocks. Site of Gournia

Mallia, quarter Mu, showing the large administrative structure (building A) dating to the First Palace Period (c. 2000-1800 BC)

Ariel view of Villa Complex at Ayia Triada, Second palace period. What appears to be a megaron was built over the villa in 3rd Palace Period; this is contemporary with sota complex at the northern sector of the site

Reconstruction drawing of the ship-sheds at the port of Kommos near Ayia Triada. This stoa-like building has been interpreted as a compound of ship-sheds whose long rooms open on to the sandy beach. Third Palace period (c. 1450-1375 BC)

Photo and drawing of the “master impression” sealing, Chaina, Late Minoan I-II (c. 1550-1450 BC) depicting multi-story buildings set in a rocky landscape and with a male holding a staff standing at the highest point. fun fact: star constellation in the sky

Late minoan 1A floral-style jug from Phaistos (1550-1500 BC)

late minoan 1B marine-style stirrup jar from Gournia (c. 1500-1450 BC).

“Palace-style” storage jar from Knossos, Third Palace Period  (1450-1375 BC) This style is characterized by somewhat formalized floral and other motifs paint on a light ground. 

“Peak Sanctuary” rhyton, made of chlorite, from the Palace at Kato Zakro, Second Palace Period. Depicting a tripartite peak sanctuary surmounting a broad stair, with double horns along the roof lines, and what appears to be altars in the foreshortened front court, set in a mountain landscape with wild goats and birds. The stone vessel was probably a gift.

The “Harvester” Vase found at Ayia Triada Villa A, made of black steatite. The scene in low relief shows 27 males led by a figure (priest?). The scene has been interpreted as a processual dance, a triumphal march of soldiers, and a harvest festival.