Knossos (/(k ə) ˈ n ɒ s oʊ s,-s ə s /; Ancient Greek: Κνωσσός, romanized: Knōssós, pronounced [knɔː.sós]; Linear B: 𐀒𐀜𐀰 Ko-no-so [2]) is a Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete. The site was a major centre of the Minoan civilization and is known for its association with the Greek myth of Theseus and the minotaur.

Sep 11, 2021 · The palace of Knossos represents the full spectrum of Minoan civilisation’s fresco styles. Its frescos depict religious festivals and rituals, Minoan sports and decorative patterns and motifs. The frescos of Knossos also give us an insight into Minoan fashions and what the Minoan people looked like.

The Bull-Leaping Fresco is the most completely restored of several stucco panels originally sited on the upper-story portion of the east wall of the Minoan palace at Knossos in Crete. It shows a bull-leaping scene.

Perhaps the best-loved ancient illustration of this, called the bull-leaping or Toreador fresco, comes from the site of Knossos on the island of Crete. The wall painting, as it is now reconstructed, shows three people leaping over a bull: one person at its front, another over its back, and a third at its rear.

Knossos, Palace. 1600 - 1450 BC The Dolphin Fresco is a magnificent seascape as well as a decorative masterpiece. Two dolphins are shown swimming among small blue, yellow and pink fish. The light blue background with a darker blue net pattern represents the iridescent surface of …

These artworks, rich in color and detail, depict scenes of religious ceremonies, processions, and daily activities. The “Procession Fresco” stands out, illustrating figures in the midst of offering rituals, carrying sacred vessels and musical instruments.

Nov 6, 2023 · Knossos murals frescoes & artefacts (Minotaur…) Except from a few jars and the reproductions of frescoes, you can see the artefacts found during the excavation of this site. But you can find many of those pieces gathered at the Heraklion archeological museum.

Located in the Bath Hall -where such aquatic motifs were very suitable-, the “Fresco of the Dolphins” is -as well as the “Fresco of the Partridges”- an fascinating masterpiece, either for its undeniable decorative value and for its remarkable effect of …

Jan 2, 2008 · The first expansive plaster murals turn up, notably the partially extant “Saffron Gatherer” illustrating the gathering of crocuses. Increasingly elaborate pottery designs appear such as rosettes, stylistic palms and scroll patterns.

Oct 18, 2014 · The new multi-storied structure exhibited an intricate plan. The palace included extensive storerooms, entrances on each cardinal faces and a theater. Advanced architectural techniques are reflected in the richly designed Minoan …