Philip P. Betancourt, Laura H. Carnell Professor of Art History and Archaeology, Dept. of Art History, Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

The sense of being in the hands of a thorough, conscientious scholar should make this a classic read for anyone wanting a survey or taste of this period of civilization. Thorough bibliography. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates and above.' -- Choice Choice This excellent introduction to Aegean art reflects a lifetime of knowledge presented with practiced clarity and skill in undergraduate teaching [...] the volume's balanced presentation of complex problems of interpretation, together with its broad coverage of prehistoric material, make this book an enjoyable read and an excellent choice as a textbook for college courses on ancient art.' -- caa.reviews caa.reviews

• 1. Introduction to Aegean Bronze Age Art2. The Aegean Islands: The Early Bronze Age3. Early Minoan Crete: EM I to EM III/MM IA4. The Greek Peninsula in the Early Bronze Age: EH I to EH III5. The Minoan Palatial Periods: MM IB to LM IB6. The Aegean Islands: MC to LC IA7. The Greek Peninsula: MH to LH IIA8. Mycenaean Greece: LH IIB to LH III9. The Mycenaean Period in the Cyclades and Crete: LC II to III and LM II to III