What Are The Four Forms Of Aegean Culture

When The Aegean period arose in Greece, three cultures originated with three different art forms. They created distinct types of art, yet left limited proof of their existence. During 2800-1100 BCE the Egyptians stood out with their afterlife related art, while the Mesopotamian’s introduced religion and a written language. In the mean time, near the Aegean Sea, the Aegeans came into view around the same time these two civilizations developed. The first civilization that appeared were the Cyclades, they lived on islands that were rich in minerals which influence their art pieces. Cycladic art originated between 2600-1100 BCE and was merely existent, apart from their stone tombs that include a large number of marble idols not many art pieces such as pottery and jewelry were discovered. The sculptures that were found in different graves mostly represented an upright standing nude woman figure, which are believed to symbolize the fertility goddess. While the male figures were always covered with clothing and were always performing a certain activity. Although they had no known written language to indicate their purpose, they mostly suggest a religious function. Their artwork includes a great amount of marble figures that represent simplicity and elegance, they were also more geometrical and used basic shapes

They were defined by a lack development, because the civilization disappeared and reappeared unexpectedly that not much is known about them. Minoan art is very playful, and displays rhythm and motion. They were known for the way they differentiated between the male and female, they painted males in a darker color while females where usually white and light colored. Their artistic style is characterized by dynamic movements and flowing figures. They painted human figures similarly to how the Egyptians did, but their figures were S shaped showing the front view of the shoulder but profile view of the