Minoan and Mycenaean Art

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The magnificent works of art of ancient Crete, Mycenae and the Cycladic Islands are awe-inspiring in their richness, variety and vitality

The magnificent works of art of ancient Crete, Mycenae and the Cycladic Islands are awe-inspiring in their richness, variety and vitality. Frescoes, jewelry, sculpture, gold funeral masks, ivories and countless other beautiful artifacts – all the significant works of art and architecture are described and illustrated in Dr Higgins’s distinguished and classic survey. It includes coverage of the breathtaking frescoes from Akrotiri on the island of Thera, the unique ivory figurine from Palaikastro, objects from the palace of Mallia and the intriguing presence of Minoan-style frescoes in Egypt.
Edition type: New revised edition
Extent: 216 pp
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 241
Publication date: 1997-08-04
Size: 21.0 x 14.9 cm
ISBN: 9780500203033

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Comprehensive and richly illustrated
Antiquity




About the Author

Reynold Higgins was a renowned specialist in Minoan and Mycenaean art.

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