Sub-Mycenaean

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Scope note
Refers to the period and style that followed the demise of the Mycenaean civilization in the twelfth century BCE, and preceded the emergence of a strong Greek culture. The style is particularly distinctive in vase painting, where earlier motifs were simplified to create abstract patterns and shapes, including concentric arcs and wavy lines.
Sub-Mycenaean
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024