protogeometric

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Adjective protogeometric has 1 sense

protogeometric - characteristic of the earliest phase of geometric art especially in Greece
Antonym: representational (indirect, via nonrepresentational)

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Term: Protogeometric

Description:

Protogeometric refers to a style and period in ancient Greek art and pottery that emerged in the 11th century BCE and lasted until the early 9th century BCE. It is characterized by geometric patterns and motifs in black figure pottery.

Sample Sentences:

The protogeometric style marked a transition from the previous Mycenaean art.
During the protogeometric period, pottery became more refined and intricate in its geometric designs.
The protogeometric patterns on the vase depicted scenes from everyday life.
Archaeologists have discovered numerous protogeometric artifacts in excavations across Greece.

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