Description: This book focuses on economic and social changes, particularly during the opening phase of the Minoan civilization on the island of Crete. New developments in ceramics that reached Crete at the end of the Neolithic period greatly contributed to the creation of economic, technological and religious advancements we call the Early Bronz
Brief description: 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.
Review Quotes: Betancourt is indisputably the elder statesman of Minoan pottery studies, to which he has made significant contributions over many years. His up-to-date and well-organized presentation of the range and regionalism of ceramic wares in use on Crete during the first several centuries of the third millennium B.C. will be a resource of value to specialists who work on such material.'--John F. Cherry, Brown University "Bryn Mawr Classical Review" (4/1/2012 12:00:00 AM)