Lecture on Aegean Civilizations and Art

Flashcards created to review key vocabulary and concepts related to Aegean civilizations and their art.

Bronze Age

A period in ancient history characterized by the use of bronze, following the Neolithic period.

Cycladic Figurines

Abstract marble figurines from the Cycladic civilization, often found as grave goods.

Minoan Civilization

An Aegean civilization that flourished on the island of Crete from approximately 3200 to 1100 BCE.

Linear A

A script used by the Minoans that is not yet deciphered.

Knossos

The largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete, associated with the Minoan civilization.

Mycenaean Civilization

A civilization that arose after the Minoans, known for its fortified palaces and militaristic culture.

Horns of Consecration

Symbols commonly associated with Minoan religion, often depicted in frescoes.

Fresco

A technique of mural painting done on freshly laid wet lime plaster.

Agamemnon

King of Mycenae, known from Greek mythology and associated with the Mycenaean civilization.

Death Mask of Agamemnon

A gold funeral mask discovered in the Shaft Graves at Mycenae, attributed to Agamemnon.

Throne Room

A ceremonial space in the Palace of Knossos, characterized by a grand throne and intricate frescoes.

Saffron Gatherers

A fresco from Akrotiri that depicts women gathering saffron, highlighting the importance of the spice in Minoan culture.

Dodecanese

A group of islands in the southeastern Aegean Sea, known for their diverse cultures and historical significance.

Seafaring Peoples

Cultures from the Aegean region known for their maritime trade and naval exploration.

Cycladic Culture

An ancient Aegean culture centered in the Cyclades islands, noted for its art and sculpture.