Aegean Civilization - Describes the similiarities and differences of the Minoan, Cycladic, and Mycenaean cultures, including specific works of art.

Aegean Civilization During the Second and Third millennia BC, Aegean civilizations include three related yet diverse cultures. These cultures include the Minoan culture located on the island of Crete, the Cycladic culture located on the Cyclades Islands north of Crete, and the Mycenaean culture located on the mainland of Greece. Although there were many differences, there were many mutual traditions and styles (Janson 92). Not much is known about the Cycladic civilization except what has been …

…For example, religious architecture of both the Minoans and Mycenaean's were "...modest structures with cult statues set apart from the palaces, which also included small shrines" (Janson 104). The similarities of these three Aegean cultures prove they shared ideas and beliefs, yet there are many differences that show they were also three distinctly different cultures. Works Cited Janson, Anthony F, and H. W Janson. History of Art the Western Tradition. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Pretice Hall, .