Mycenaean Art

Mycenaean art, from ancient Greece around 1600-1100 BCE, reflects a society skilled in architecture, metalwork, and pottery. Known for massive stone fortresses called citadels, their art features intricate frescoes, terracotta figurines, and weaponry ornamentation that emphasize strength and status. Their craftsmanship often displays naturalistic motifs, such as animals and plants, blending functional objects with artistic decoration. Mycenaean art demonstrates advanced techniques and a focus on hierarchy, serving cultural and symbolic purposes, and laid foundational influences for later Greek art and mythological storytelling.