EUH 1000
Art of the Classical Greeks
Minoans, Mycenaens and Mythology
MINOANS: Art and Architecture
Minoan art was different than that of the Empires and Kingdoms to the east
From Knossos Palace, we find skilled frescoes with (gasp) non warlike subjects!
A Minoan navy / merchant fleet, dominating the Aegean Sea
Scene from inside Knossos Palace, capital of the Minoan seafaring civilization on Crete
The partial excavation of the Custom's House on the coast of Crete
The current view of Thera, in the background, scene of the amazing destruction of Knossos
MYCENAE: Art and Architecture
Mycenaen death mask, possibly of King Agamemnon
A modern representation of the Phalanx formation, that which made Greek infantry dominate
Famous Greek vase: Chigi, depicting the hoplite formation
Famous Greek vase: 'Achilles kills Penthesileia' from Trojan War times
Famous Greek vase: 'Francois' showing a procession
Mycenae during its period of prosperity as the chief early Greek city-state
The best preserved part of Mycenae today: the 'Lions Gate'
The City of Troy as it was during the time of the Illiad
A replica of the Trojan Horse built at the site of the ruins of Troy
Today's excavation of Troy, a city that for most of history was only a legend
Finally, Mount Olympus, home of the gods
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