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Minoan Art. La Parisienne or the Minoan Lady
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Minoan Art. La Parisienne or the Minoan Lady
Minoan Art. La Parisienne or the Minoan Lady with the sacral knot at the back of the neck that seems to indicate that she is a priestess or even a goddess. The fresco uses the black colour for emphasizing the form of the eyes and red for the lips. It dates from the Neopalatial period, ca. 1400 B.C. The Herakleion Archaeological Museum. Crete
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1400 Archaeological Cretan Crete Eyes Fragment Fresco Goddess Headdress Heraklion Knossos Knot Lips Minoan Neck Parisienne Polychrome Priestess 15th Sacral
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This Minoan Art print, titled "La Parisienne or the Minoan Lady," showcases the enigmatic beauty and spiritual depth of the Minoan civilization. The lady's profile is depicted in a polychrome fresco, dating back to the Neopalatial period, around 1400 B.C. Discovered in Crete, this ancient artwork is now housed in the Herakleion Archaeological Museum in Knossos. The Minoan Lady's striking features are emphasized by the contrasting use of black and red pigments. The black color intensifies the form of her eyes, while the red hue accentuates her full, expressive lips. Her intricately braided hair is adorned with a sacral knot at the back of her neck, suggesting that she may have been a priestess or even a goddess in the Minoan pantheon. The delicate, fragmented lines and the subtle shading of the painting reveal the advanced artistic skills of the Minoan artists. The profile view, with its elongated features and elegant headdress, is reminiscent of the iconic "Woman of Knossos" and other Minoan portraits. This Minoan Art print, with its rich history and intriguing symbolism, invites us to explore the mysteries of the ancient Cretan civilization and to appreciate the artistic achievements of the Neopalatial period. The enduring allure of the Minoan Lady continues to captivate and inspire us, bridging the gap between the past and the present.
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