Professor Spyridon Marinatos excavated the Bronze Age site of Akrotiri, Thera. It is believed that Thera established itself as a flourishing centre of trade in the Mediterranean, and as a result has formed the basis of the subject of some frescoes.
Doctor N Marinatos summarises the purpose of the frescoes excavated in Akrotiri as much more than works of aesthetic worth, and argues that the frescoes had a specific connection to the function of the room in which they were painted. Furthermore, the frescoes were decorated on some or all of the walls creating a panoramic scene, transporting the viewer out of the confines of the room.
The majority of frescoes were commonly found on the second story of building, which can be interpreted as the …show more content…
Other common motifs also include curves and spirals, which is a recurring theme in Minoan art.
There were stills of every day life such as religious ceremonies. These scenes are invaluable for historians to note such items such as clothing, architecture, weaponry and landscapes as distinctly Bronze Age.
Boxer’s fresco
The Boxers Fresco is located in Room B1 of Building Beta, and as the name suggests, depicts two youths boxing, possibly as a ritual sport rather than a competitive game. It is believed that the gender of the figures in the frescoes are boys, which is suggested by their red colouring, a typical convention when showing males and their hair has long tresses with shaved parts, which is a sign of youth.
Fisherman fresco
Both figures are nude and have partially shaved heads, which strongly suggests that these figures are youths performing a religious ritual. The presences of ritualistic pottery vessels reinforce the religious connection.
Further emphasising the fresco having religious connotations is both figures are facing the northwest corner of the room, where an offering table was
Doctor N Marinatos summarises the purpose of the frescoes excavated in Akrotiri as much more than works of aesthetic worth, and argues that the frescoes had a specific connection to the function of the room in which they were painted. Furthermore, the frescoes were decorated on some or all of the walls creating a panoramic scene, transporting the viewer out of the confines of the room.
The majority of frescoes were commonly found on the second story of building, which can be interpreted as the …show more content…
Other common motifs also include curves and spirals, which is a recurring theme in Minoan art.
There were stills of every day life such as religious ceremonies. These scenes are invaluable for historians to note such items such as clothing, architecture, weaponry and landscapes as distinctly Bronze Age.
Boxer’s fresco
The Boxers Fresco is located in Room B1 of Building Beta, and as the name suggests, depicts two youths boxing, possibly as a ritual sport rather than a competitive game. It is believed that the gender of the figures in the frescoes are boys, which is suggested by their red colouring, a typical convention when showing males and their hair has long tresses with shaved parts, which is a sign of youth.
Fisherman fresco
Both figures are nude and have partially shaved heads, which strongly suggests that these figures are youths performing a religious ritual. The presences of ritualistic pottery vessels reinforce the religious connection.
Further emphasising the fresco having religious connotations is both figures are facing the northwest corner of the room, where an offering table was