The Wall Paintings in the Bronze Age
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Wall Painting importance in the Bronze Age, in Minoan Crete, Egypt and Thera.
Minoan Crete was in close contact with Egypt and the Near East, thanks to their incredible naval fleet. In these civilizations, where wall paintings were used, it was never used just decoratively. They had religious purposes or veneration intent towards a ruler or king.
Despite all the differences between Oriental, Egiptian and Minoan wall paintings, even if depicting everyday scenes, scenery etc, wall paintings have a religious/veneration function.
The relationship between the painting, its creators, society, values and tradition are all interlinked.
Therefore in looking at a wall painting, one must wonder why it was drawn, what it means, and what does it appeal to.
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