Friday, December 11, 2009

Flotilla Fresco

Flotilla Fresco

c. 1650 BCE, New Palace Period
Plaster and paint,
Condition is fair would be completely restored.
In a beautiful building. Filled with beautiful sculptures and manuscript I figured a beautiful painting would fit into the collection. I would wish to fully restore the Flotilla Fresco a large scale fresco filled with glorious pink, blue, and gold mountains flicker in the bright sunlight. Graceful boats glide on calm seas past islands and leaping dolphins. Picturesque villages line the shore, with people lounging on terraces and rooftops. That is on on the descriptions used to describe the Flotilla Fresco. Doesn't it just sound magical and relaxing. The audience at my gallery would love to feast their eyes upon such talented work the Minoans created. They can learn various techniques used by the Minoans such as the "true" or "wet" painting method, allowing the pigments of metal and mineral oxides to bind well to the wall, while it required quick execution. The viewers can actually feel as though they are with in the work. Experiencing day to day life on the port of Akrotiri on the island of Thera.