This is a bull leaper in flight during his sacred, deadly dance. So fragile, so tiny, so old (1500 BCE). I remember being amazed by this little guy from the famous introductory art course when I was in college. He is probably from a larger composition of figures, the only one left.
Come to the Greek Islands with us! My friend Sue Bloland and I will be traveling to Crete, Santorini, Paros and Mykonos from September 14 - 30, to enjoy their timeless beauty, see the ancient sources of the world's most beautiful mythology, to swim in water that is warmer, clearer and bluer that the beaches of New York and Massachusetts, and to stretch the summer of 2012 to its very end. I hope to keep this blog up for the entire time, contingent on my being able to work all my tech…
Come to the Greek Islands with us! My friend Sue Bloland and I will be traveling to Crete, Santorini, Paros and Mykonos from September 14 - 30, to enjoy their timeless beauty, see the ancient sources of the world's most beautiful mythology, to swim in water that is warmer, clearer and bluer that the beaches of New York and Massachusetts, and to stretch the summer of 2012 to its very end. I hope to keep this blog up for the entire time, contingent on my being able to work all my tech gadgets in a foreign country, and on having enough energy at the end of the day to struggle with them. Wish us bon voyage, and keep us going with comments and support, if you can figure out how to respond. Cheers, Liz
I got into trouble, trying to imitate the goddess on the wall behind me. The guards were not amused, although the other people at the museum were. That's all for now .... I don't mean to jam y…
This little clay picture is so elegant with its thin red stripe pattern -- my personal favorite in the collection.
janetkroll
Hi Liz! How nice to get this! So sorry to hear about Sue's hand but glad nothing was broken. Can't find our e-mails; I wish we'd discussed Heraklion in more detail, that museum has been closed snce 2004!! but glad u got to the "temporary room" -- actually it contains all the important pieces, so you saw all the good stuff! Fab isn't it ... gives such insight into goddess-worship, so KEY to understanding ancient Minoan crete. I look forward to your next installment!
Miriam Velez
I distinctly remember the goats and the hike. I loved the trip and thank you for opening up my world by taking me to those beautiful Cyclades islands of Greece. Your little sister and friend, Miriam
janetkroll Hi Liz! How nice to get this! So sorry to hear about Sue's hand but glad nothing was broken. Can't find our e-mails; I wish we'd discussed Heraklion in more detail, that museum has been closed snce 2004!! but glad u got to the "temporary room" -- actually it contains all the important pieces, so you saw all the good stuff! Fab isn't it ... gives such insight into goddess-worship, so KEY to understanding ancient Minoan crete. I look forward to your next installment!
re: Arrival Heraklion, Creteliz Wonderful thus far, Liz Can't wait to hear more. Wish I could be traveling with you both. XOX
re: ReadingMiriam Velez I distinctly remember the goats and the hike. I loved the trip and thank you for opening up my world by taking me to those beautiful Cyclades islands of Greece. Your little sister and friend, Miriam
re: Planning