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Ancient Mediterranean ArtI. Description of a Cycladic female figurine The Cycladic civilization is divided into three periods: Early Cyclades (3000-2000 BC), Middle Cyclades (2000-1500 BC), and Late Cyclades (1500-1100 BC). The large quantity of white marble sculptures are found in the Cyclades islands, in particular Naxos and Paros, a place consisting exclusively of female figures with folded arms. These impressive marbles appear to be a symbol of Cycladic art. These figures are the best known and most appreciated productions of Cycladic art. Most Cycladic figures represent naked women with folded arms. These figures are usually found in grave areas and were probably associated with funerary rites, but some larger ones probably came from settlements or shrines. Many components have been found such as jewellery, marble, ceramics and figures (both male and female). The example below (Fig.1) is a female figurine from the Bronze Age (2900-2200 BC) in the Cyclades area, an area located between Greece and Türkiye. The Cyclades are an area made up of thirty-one islands. This standing figure is an example of the late Spedos variety, which takes its name from a famous cemetery on the island of Naxos. The figure has a triangular and lyre-shaped head and the dimensions are quite large, approximately 67.6 cm. Few other facial details such as eyes and mouth were sculpted. The main features of this figure are the arms crossed to the left above the stomach. The leg of this figure is slightly bent and the knee is separated. Most importantly, the feet are too small to support the entire figure. The toes also point downwards. Although the facial features are not detailed, there are double rows of red dots on both checks, on the nose and forehead, created......in the center of the card......the works were generally influenced by Minoan culture. Due to the earthquake, Ayia Irini, one of the largest settlements on Kea, was destroyed. Along with the invasion of the Mycenaeans, this also causes the fall of a city called Phylakopi. After the natural disaster and invasion, these two cities were rebuilt. As for works of art, Mycenaean pottery replaced most local wares and became popular (Jane 309).V. ConclusionThe Cycladic civilization dominated the Aegean area for about 1200 years, this civilization, to some extent, had a great influence on later periods such as the Greek one. Among all the works of art, the most attractive product was the marble female figurine. Although the function still remains unknown, the simplicity and geometric style of these figurines become a hallmark of the Cycladic civilization (Cycladic).