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What are the two main types of Aegean Visual Art?
Mycenaean Art and Minoan Art
Where is the Lion Gate located?
City of Mycenae
What is the significance of the Lion Gate sculpture?
It is a relief sculpture of two lionesses in a heraldic pose.
What architectural technique is known to be used in the construction of the Lion Gate?
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What is the Treasury of Atreus?
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Who discovered the Mask of Agamemnon?
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The Mask of Agamemnon was made from a thin sheet of metal.
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The architectural feature that enhances the structure of the Lion Gate is called __________.
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Study Notes
Aegean Visual Art: Mycenae
- The Mycenaean civilization was a Bronze Age civilization that emerged on the Greek mainland around 1600 BCE.
- The Mycenaeans were known for their impressive architecture, including the Lion Gate, the Treasury of Atreus, and the Grave Circle A.
- The Lion Gate is the main entrance to the city of Mycenae, erected in the 13th century BCE.
- It features a relief sculpture of two lionesses in a heraldic pose, making it the largest sculpture in the prehistoric Aegean.
- The Lion Gate utilizes post and lintel construction, which was influenced by the Neolithic period.
- The corbeled arch, a key architectural feature, was also an inheritance from the Neolithic period. The corbeled arch is visible in both the Lion Gate and the Treasury of Atreus.
- The Treasury of Atreus, also known as a tholos tomb, is a beehive-shaped tomb built into the side of a hill.
- It is a round structure with no center support, featuring a corbel vaulting roof.
- The Mask of Agamemnon, a death mask found in a royal tomb at Mycenae, is made of hammered metal.
- The mask was created by Heinrich Schliemann, a German archaeologist, who excavated Mycenae in the late 19th century.
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Explore the remarkable visual art of the Mycenaean civilization, known for its monumental architecture such as the Lion Gate and the Treasury of Atreus. This quiz delves into their artistic techniques, including post and lintel construction and corbeled arch features. Test your knowledge of the impressive structures and cultural significance of Mycenae.
