
Early Greek art was produced primarily by two civilizations of the Bronze Age (3rd and 2nd millennia B.C.), the Minoans on Crete and the Mycenaeans on mainland Greece. The Minoans are best known for their grand palaces at Knossos, Phaistos and Malia, as well as their beautiful pottery, often sporting aquatic themes, and intricately hewn gems and seals. The Mycenaeans of mainland Greece, who also erected great palatial structures at Mycenae and Pylos, are best known for their fine pottery.





