Minoan frescoes appear on the walls of homes and palaces, not tombs.
Minoan frescoes appear on the walls of homes and palaces, not tombs.
The colorful Minoan wall paintings are commonly referred to as "Frescoes." Notable examples include the "Prince of the Lilies," depicting a young man surrounded by flowers, and the "Dolphin Fresco," showcasing dolphins in a vibrant marine scene. These frescoes are celebrated for their dynamic compositions and vivid colors, reflecting the Minoans' appreciation for nature and aesthetics.
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Minoan and Mycenaen
they needed to export wine, oil, and jewelry for food and raw materials
they needed to export wine, oil, and jewelry for food and raw materials
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The plural of fresco is frescoes. As in "Italy has plenty of frescoes to view".
The Minoans were located in Crete, an island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea strategically positioned between Egypt and Mesopotamia. This proximity facilitated trade and cultural exchange between the civilizations, allowing the Minoans to be influenced by Egyptian and Mesopotamian art, technology, and ideas. Their access to sea routes also enabled them to engage in extensive maritime trade networks, further exposing them to external influences.
mesopotamia was on the other side of the world, so it didn't. Egypt was by mountains which isolated them together.
A fresco is created by painting colored pigments (oil, traditionally) into wet plaster.