Ancient Aegean Art

Explore the rich artistic heritage of the ancient Aegean world in this 32-minute video lecture. Delve into the Bronze Age Greek civilization, examining Neolithic structures, pottery, and sculptures. Discover the fascinating Cycladic culture, focusing on the island of Thera and its iconic figures from 2600-2300 BC. Journey through the Minoan civilization on Crete, learning about Sir Arthur Evans' discovery of the Palace of Knossos and its impressive frescoes, including the famous Bull Jumping scene. Examine Minoan sculpture, pottery, and language. Finally, investigate the Mycenaean civilization, exploring its citadel, grave circles, funerary masks, and intricate artifacts like the Vapheio Cup and Warrior Vase. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the artistic achievements and cultural significance of these ancient Aegean societies.

Intro
Bronze Age Greece
Neolithic Structures
Neolithic Pottery
Neolithic Sculptures
CYCLADIC ISLAND OF THERA
CYCLADIC FIGURES 2600-2300 BC
HARP PLAYERS 2600-2300 BC
Minoan Civilization The Island of Crete
SIR ARTHUR EVANS (1851-1941) DISCOVERER OF THE PALACE OF KNOSSOS
PALACE AT KNOSSOS AERIAL VIEW
MAP & PARTIAL VIEW OF RUINS
RUINS & ARTIST RECONSTRUCTION
BULL JUMPING (TOREADOR FRESCO)
Minoan Sculpture: The Bull Leapers
FRESCO SAFETY
FRESCO SECCO
SPRING FRESCO COMPARISONS
SNAKE GODDESS & FRIEND
KAMARES WARE JAR
HARVESTER VASE OTHER SIDE
Minoan Language
LION GATE, ENTRANCE TO THE CITADEL
CITADEL AT MYCENAE GRAVE CIRCLE A
SHAFT GRAVE
FUNERARY MASK/MASK OF AGAMEMNON 1600-1500 BC
THOLOS TOMB TREASURY OF ATREUS
VAPHEIO CUP
WARRIOR VASE C. 1200 BC