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Name four places where Minoan palaces were found. |
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1. Knossos
2. Phaistos
3. Mallia
4. Zackros |
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What six feautures are common amoung Minoan palaces? |
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1. Central Courtyard
2. Warehouse/storage areas
3. Western Entrance as principal entrance
4. Theatral Areas
5. Pillar Crpyt/ritual space
6. Minoan Hall |
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What type of blocks did the Minoans use? |
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Cut Stone blocks; orthogonal/ashlar; rectilinear solid |
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What were three functions of the Minoan palaces? |
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1. Political
2. Economic
3. Religious |
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What does the term iconography refer to? |
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The study and interpretation of the subject matter of the visual arts. |
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What two themes did Minoan frescos contain? |
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1. The Natural World
2. Scenes from Daily Life (rites, religious scenes) |
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