Aegean Imagery and the Syntax of Viewing (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the challenges presented by the fragmentary evidence in Aegean archaeology, emphasizing the need for a theory-oriented approach to understanding ancient art and its social context. It introduces the concept of a 'visualistic apparatus' to explore the dynamic interaction between viewers, images, and their spatial contexts, while focusing particularly on mural paintings. Through this framework, the author aims to highlight methodological determinants for studying spectatorship in the Aegean Bronze Age.