The Minoan culture was named after King Minos of Crete, who ruled around the time of 1350 B.C.–1250 B.C. . . . Unlike their cont
emporaries the Egyptians, there was no oppressive priesthood or rigid artistic styles, and Minoan art reflected a freedom and willingness to assimilate other artistic traditions from throughout the region. Use the passage to answer the question.
Which phrase gives an example of the kind of art described by the text?
A. pottery depicting athletes competing in a javelin contest
B. an illustration of women leading secluded lives
C. a painting of soldiers in a phalanx formation
D. a fresco showing leaping dolphins
Option D, a fresco showing leaping dolphins is the right answer.
Minoans were a group of people, who lived on the island of Crete and founded the first centralized western culture known as the Minoan civilization. The art of the Minoan people presented an insight into the culture of the civilization. located on the Aegean island, the art of this civilization shows the images of sea animals such as frescoes presenting swimming dolphins. even the items of trade were decorated with these arts.
