The Bronze Age in the Mediterranean Grecian regions was a time for exploration and war, trade and commerce, and ingenuity. Two monumental cultures with the evident demise influenced one another through economy, architecture, and logogram. The Minoans originated on the island of Crete, and their palace and administrative center titled Knossos. The Mycenaean culture, on the other hand, flourished on the mainland of Greece, in the palaces of Pylos and Mycenae. Both cultures thrived from maritime trade, yet the sea influenced the Minoans much more. The Minoans traded with many other regions surrounding them. They oriented towards healthy commerce and peace, while Mycenaean wanted military advancements and strength. Similar to the trading counterpart,
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Once the pottery wheel became invented, their creations were smooth and symmetrical. There are many different styles, uses, and fabrication techniques for pottery. The Kamares ware ceramic are fine ware, or only used in celebrations or rituals. Quite the opposite is coarse ware, frequently used for serving or cooking. The colorfully painted pottery sherds from Knossos, Crete gave archaeologists an insight to the culture. Opposing from the Minoans, the Mycenaean pots and vases lacked colorful paint; ceramic wares glazed in browns and blacks with militant scenes. Other differences with the two cultures and pottery is the themes painted on the pottery. A famous Minoan example would be the terracotta Marine Style vase. The octopus detail covered the vase, a character of the sea, reconnecting to maritime culture. Other pottery images are natural elements of flora and fauna and gay scenes of everyday life. An example of the Mycenaean pottery is the Warrior Vase, depicting a pictorial scene of a military …show more content…
The technique required ample attention by firing the ceramic at high temperatures and then covering the sculpted piece with a glasslike glaze. Found in the storage pits at Knossos, the Snake Goddess figurines are bare-chested feminine framed statuettes dressed in flounced Minoan skirts and snakes wrapping the bodice and arms. The actual geometries of the figures are relatable to those found in the Near East an Egypt; another trading connection with surrounding regions. An example of the Mycenaean sculpture is similar in function and shape of the Minoan is the terracotta Female figure from Keos. The female figurines have the cone-like skirt with cylindrical arms. The figure has swollen breasts, but a relatively small waist.
During the Bronze Age, the advancements of metallurgy and metalsmithing made enormous strides. Coins, weapons, trinkets, and artwork became popularized and respected. Gold and silver became lusted after, even causing wars between the regions. The Minoans crafted metal items such as the double axe, or the labrys. The symmetrical axe is ornamental and utilized specifically through rituals or ceremonies. Researchers concluded that the matriarchal figures could use the axe that represented a Minoan female
Once the pottery wheel became invented, their creations were smooth and symmetrical. There are many different styles, uses, and fabrication techniques for pottery. The Kamares ware ceramic are fine ware, or only used in celebrations or rituals. Quite the opposite is coarse ware, frequently used for serving or cooking. The colorfully painted pottery sherds from Knossos, Crete gave archaeologists an insight to the culture. Opposing from the Minoans, the Mycenaean pots and vases lacked colorful paint; ceramic wares glazed in browns and blacks with militant scenes. Other differences with the two cultures and pottery is the themes painted on the pottery. A famous Minoan example would be the terracotta Marine Style vase. The octopus detail covered the vase, a character of the sea, reconnecting to maritime culture. Other pottery images are natural elements of flora and fauna and gay scenes of everyday life. An example of the Mycenaean pottery is the Warrior Vase, depicting a pictorial scene of a military …show more content…
The technique required ample attention by firing the ceramic at high temperatures and then covering the sculpted piece with a glasslike glaze. Found in the storage pits at Knossos, the Snake Goddess figurines are bare-chested feminine framed statuettes dressed in flounced Minoan skirts and snakes wrapping the bodice and arms. The actual geometries of the figures are relatable to those found in the Near East an Egypt; another trading connection with surrounding regions. An example of the Mycenaean sculpture is similar in function and shape of the Minoan is the terracotta Female figure from Keos. The female figurines have the cone-like skirt with cylindrical arms. The figure has swollen breasts, but a relatively small waist.
During the Bronze Age, the advancements of metallurgy and metalsmithing made enormous strides. Coins, weapons, trinkets, and artwork became popularized and respected. Gold and silver became lusted after, even causing wars between the regions. The Minoans crafted metal items such as the double axe, or the labrys. The symmetrical axe is ornamental and utilized specifically through rituals or ceremonies. Researchers concluded that the matriarchal figures could use the axe that represented a Minoan female