The ancient civilisations of the Minoans and the Mycenaeans both participated in creating monumental architecture‚ most of which are now referred to as Minoan and Mycenaean palaces. There are many comparisons to be made when discussing these two cultures and their palaces. This essay will begin with an examination of the unique features of the Minoan palaces‚ followed by a discussion regarding their possible functions as communal gathering centres and a brief look at the potential meaning of the
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The economy Palace economy The Minoan economy and civilization heavily depended on the cultivation of wheat‚ olives‚ grapes and barley Several industries within the Minoan society had been supported by the Minoan economy such as‚ textiles‚ pottery and metal work industries Minoan palaces became the centre of economic activity and life where manufacturing industries were based in palaces Produce had been collected‚ recorded and stored in palaces – evident through a large amount of pithoi vessels
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civilizations that developed in Greece were the Minoans and the Mycenaeans. The Minoans and the Mycenaeans had played huge roles in the development of Greece‚ though they were seen as night/day. The Minoans were said to be one of Greeks earliest civilization that lasted from 1700-1450 BCE(video). It is said that their name derived from “ a mythical ruler named Minos‚” (126). They lived on the the island of Crete‚ where they build the palace of Knossos. The Minoans were known for their peaceful society.
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The Minoan Civilization lives were very peaceful. The government did not turn their back on the poor but they actually looked out for their less fortunate people. Women were not treated as minority but as equals. The kind ruled his people inspired by the grace of the God’s (Mahdavi‚ 2012). The king also shared his governing powers with priest and the bureaucrats. They took great pride in their art work which glorified their kings‚ pharaohs and the prominent members of their household (Mahdavi‚ 2012)
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Etruscan society thrived on the Italian peninsula from 900 B.C.E to 200 B.C.E. Many insights into Etruscan times are derived from the excavation of their tombs. Etruscan tombs provide evidence of an organised and sophisticated society‚ which had the capacity for development and deep thinking. This is revealed by the conclusions which can be drawn about the way they lived. The contents and structure of the tombs reveal the importance of religion in the Etruscan society. In addition
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New knowledge about the Minoan culture has been revealed in the Island of Crete. In the video‚ Sandy McGillivray believes that the Knossos palace‚ the largest Cretan palace‚ was more of a temple rather than a palace to harness the power of the sun. He realized that each of the doorways aligns with the rising sun on different key days of the year‚ and believes that it is a solar temple‚ like the Egyptians who worshipped the sun‚ moon‚ and stars. In the palace‚ there were many potteries and fresco
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throughout history. The Etruscans were an ancient civilization that thrived in central Italy around the sixth century BCE. Little is known about the Etruscans‚ but what is known can be extracted through art-producing culture. Their artistic culture is related to but distinct from the civilization of ancient Greece. The ancient Greek civilization spanned from the tenth century to the end of antiquity. This civilization made enormous contributions to science‚ politics‚ and art. The Etruscan art may have resembled
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Etruscan Art (800 B.C. to 100 B.C.) Italian art history begins with the Etruscans. Etruscan Civilization was created on the now known Tuscany region of Italy. It isn’t known where they came from‚ but the character of their art and many distinctive features of their religion make it clear that the original Etruscans were from a region in Asia Minor. During the Iron Age (1000 to 1 B.C.)‚ urban civilization spread throughout Etruria - Tarquinia was probably the oldest city and is the most famous
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In this weeks reading‚ the artwork that resonated with me most were the Etruscan tombs. As an anthropology student‚ I am drawn to artwork that is unclear in its meaning‚ and I am especially drawn to burials. I find it extremely fascinating that we as humans have always placed importance on an afterlife‚ whether one believes in reincarnation‚ heaven‚ or any other type of eternal place of rest. There were three Etruscan tombs described in this chapter: the Tomb of the Reliefs‚ the Tomb of the Triclinium
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a) With reference to source A and your own knowledge‚ describe Minoan religious symbols. Religion played a fundamental role in the lives of the Minoan Crete‚ illustrated amongst reoccurring religious symbols eminent throughout their everyday life. A vast majority of Minoan religion remains unknown or unable to interpret‚ yet facts such as the religion being of polytheistic nature and possible cult practices existing within the religion is interpreted from evidence recovered archaeologically. Based
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