Writer's Block: Collect 'em all

[browngirl]

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I collect images of and books about the Minoans (the civilization of Bronze Age Crete) because they are my favorite ancient civilization (even if I haven't talked as much about them in recent years). I love their grace and sunniness and mystery, their particular personality that's like no other culture I've ever seen and yet obviously a parent of Ancient Greece.

I would collect actual Minoan art (only of guaranteed provenance! No looting!) were I, you know, rich, but I do have a few pieces of art inspired by them, including a beautiful tiny Minoan ship model built for me by tsjafo and a gorgeous artwork of a bull-leaping woman, created by mamishka and commissioned by drglam.

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[browngirl.livejournal.com]

Oh, they are ADORABLE. I had seen that before, but I don't mind seeing it again! And I am delighted that you thought of me. :)