Aegean Art

c. 3000–1100 BCE

Aegean art developed among Bronze Age cultures such as the Minoans and Mycenaeans. It includes frescoes, pottery, architecture, and metalwork. The art often depicts nature, ritual, and courtly life. Its fluid forms contrast with the more rigid styles of later civilizations.

Marine-style flask with octopus decoration

Unknown

c. 1450 BC

A Minoan ceramic vessel decorated with a lively octopus, symbolizing the sea’s importance.

Mask of Agamemnon

Unknown

c. 1600–1500 BC

A gold funerary mask from Mycenae, once thought to depict the legendary king Agamemnon.

Victory stele of Naram-Sin, King of Akkad

Unknown

c. 2250 BC

A carved stone stele showing Naram-Sin leading his army to victory, one of the earliest royal propaganda pieces.

Female figure (Cycladic idol)

Unknown

c. 3200–2800 BC

A marble figurine from the Cycladic islands, often linked to fertility or ritual use.