Middle Geometric

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Scope note
Refers to the phase of Geometric style that took place in the ninth and early eighth centuries BCE. It is characterized by the proliferation of new patterns in vase painting, including the introduction of stylized human and animal figures made of abstract shapes such as triangles, arcs, and lines.
Middle Geometric
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024