Cycladic art

Cycladic Sculpture

Early Cycladic sculpture comprises predominantly female figures that range from simple modification of the stone to developed representations of the human form, some with natural proportions and some more idealized.

“The stunning mini Papyrus Plants.Found in the West section of the House of Ladies,frescos of massive, three stemmed,blossoming plants are painted on the walls.17th c.BC.Akrotiri,Thera island (Santorini),Cyclades,Greece.”

Alabaster Cycladic Idol Couple Statue Greek Sculpture Cycladic Sculpture Cycladic Art Knossos Art 7.67 inches The figurines are the first example of art of ancient Greek Culture. They were found in the Cyclades islands and were built about 5.000 years ago. Most of the figurines were found in tombs and some in houses, sanctuaries and settlements. The Cycladic people, a seafaring people, developed not only trade but also the arts. The abundant and excellent quality marble gave the raw material…

Figurine of a woman, from Syros (Cyclades), Greece, ca. 2600-2300 BCE. Marble, 1′ 6″ high. National Archaeological Museum, Athens. Marble was abundant on the Cyclades Islands and exca…

Period: Early Cycladic II. Date: 2700–2500 B.C.. Culture: Cycladic. Medium: Marble. Dimensions: H. 9 15/16 in. (25.3 cm). Classification: Stone Sculpture....

“Fresco from Akrotiri, Thera island, Cyclades, Greece. 17th c.BC.”

Cycladic pan FKII BLM 75-11 - Frying pan (Karlsruhe 75/11) - Wikipedia

This small marble ovoid head and neck have a backward tilt. The sole facial feature is an elongated, triangular nose in relief. Traces of red pigment in the form of closely spaced red dots appear as ornamentation on the forehead and cheeks, and faint traces of pigment are visible also above the nose and in the incised line separating the head from the neck. The head is set on wooden base.