Parisiene Acrylic Print

Image of the celebrated Minoan fresco named "Parisiene" by the archaeologists. More than 3500 years ago used to decorate the walls of the Palace at Knossos. It was detached from the wall section of the Libation Offerings, and now is on display at Herakleion Museum. She is a Priestess of the Goddess. The title of Parisienne was given because of her stylish hair and make-up. Women in Crete were very fashionable, wore brightly colored and embroidered clothes that were open to the navel leaving their breasts exposed, and had short sleeves and layered flounced skirts. Women also wore a strapless fitted bodice, the first fitted garment known in history.

Andonis was born in Constantinople. I was awarded a B.A degree in Anthropology and History of Art from S.U.N.Y. at New Paltz, New York. I combine photography, archaeology, and nature. Recently, I reside in Greece, cooperating with publishing houses and magazines. I have published articles with photos covering from Neolithic, Cycladic, Minoan, Mycenaean, Bronze Age, Geometric, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic up to the Imperial Roman period. I have established an extensive image library covering such as archaeological sites, mythological landscapes, pottery, cult figurines, votive goods megalithic cyclopean structures, temples, oracle sites, metallurgical workshops, sculptures, jewelry, and various archaeological artifacts. The images can be...